Goat Haunt Overlook Trail
The Goat Haunt area is known for its rugged beauty and remoteness.
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Goat Haunt Overlook Trail Details
The Goat Haunt area is known for its rugged beauty and remoteness. Most visitors arrive to the quiet area via boat from Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada. Goat Haunt offers a jumping off point for backcountry adventures, but also those wanting just a taste of this wild area in Glacier. The Goat Haunt area is often called "the gateway to the northern wilderness of Glacier National Park." From here, you enter of a landscape that is not just one of the most stunning in the park, but also one of the most remote. The Goat Haunt Overlook is an easy one-mile hike that takes you to a viewing spot where you can take in the sweeping views of the valley and Upper Waterton Lake. With several hundred feet of elevation gained in the short distance, it's still an adventure — and workout — but doable for those with limited time. Remember, Glacier is grizzly country. Carry bear spray, make noise and travel in groups. The trailhead is at Goat Haunt.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1 mile
Estimated time
1.25 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Goat Haunt Overlook Trail
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Lake Janet Trail
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Kootenai Lakes
The beautiful water isn't the only attraction for those headed to Kootenai Lakes.
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Rainbow Falls Trail
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Waterton Townsite
Goat Haunt is a launch point for easy day hikes, and long backcountry adventures, but you won't find any services in this area of the park. The closest place to stock up is Waterton Townsite in Canada.
