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Lake Isabel Trail

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 5.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. MT
  3. …Northwestern Montana
  4. …Glacier National Park
  5. Walton
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“Stunning peaks and pristine tarns. ”

Sam H
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2.3

Miles

3.7

KM

Point to Point

5,741' 1,750 m

High

4,775' 1,455 m

Low

966' 294 m

Up

4' 1 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail begins at the junction of the Park Creek and Two Medicine Pass trails, head West to Isabel Lake. Once you've reached this beautiful tarn, you are left with three options: to turn around, camp, or continue (off-trail) to Upper Isabel Lakes.

Bask in the beauty of Vigil Peak and Battlement Mountain while you breathe in the fresh mountain air.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Glacier National Park

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  5.0 from 2 votes

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in Walton

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#2

in Walton

#58

in Montana

#1,481

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Vigil Peak from Lake Isabel
Apr 23, 2015 near Pinnacle, MT
Camping at Upper Park Creek
Apr 23, 2015 near Blacktail, MT

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Aug 17, 2016
Cameron Giebink
Absolutely sublime alpine lake with a short jaunt in from the main trail. All burned out for incredible views and superb fishing for local cutthroats. — 1h 15m

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