Bowman Lake Head Trail
The trek to the Bowman Lake Head will take you along the entire north shore of Bowman Lake.
Plan Around Bowman Lake Head Trail
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Bowman Lake Head Trail Details
The trek to the Bowman Lake Head will take you along the entire north shore of Bowman Lake. With only a few rolling hills and mild elevation gain to test your backpacking stamina, this hike is considered a warm-up for the more strenuous trails in the park. While hiking, you can see the rugged outlines of Square Peak, Rainbow Peak, and Mount Carter to the south of the lake. The Bowman Lake Head Campground is a popular destination for kayakers and campers coming from the Goat Haunt and Kintla Lake areas of Glacier National Park. Campers staying overnight are blessed with great proximity to the lake, and occasional glimpses of White-tailed Deer that have settled in the area. Trailhead: Bowman Lake Ranger Station
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
7.1 miles
Estimated time
7 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Bowman Lake Head Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Bowman Lake Head Trail
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Quartz Lake Loop Trail
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Akokala Lake Trail
Akokala Lake is a low-elevation lake surrounded by big mountains.
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Bowman Lake Campground
Bowman Lake's 48 camp sites are accessible by dirt road and situated near the turquoise waters of its namesake lake.
0.3 mi away
Lower Quartz Lake Trail
If you are going to hike to Lower Quartz Lake, you should consider making a day of it and do the entire Quartz Lake Loop.
1.1 mi away
Numa Lookout Trail
This steep hike takes you to a lookout tower situated at almost 7,000 feet and gives you sweeping views of the area.
