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.
Plan Around Lower Quartz Lake Trail
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Lower Quartz Lake Trail Details
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. While it's only 3.6 miles to Lower Quartz Lake, you can do the entire loop and hit several lakes in 12.8 miles in what is one of only two day-hike loops in the park. The trailhead for Lower Quartz Lake is located at Bowman Lake in the North Fork area of the park. The trail starts by crossing Bowman Creek on the edge of the lake, giving beautiful water views as well as of the distant mountains. Lower Quartz Lake is a clear, peaceful lake surrounded by forest. Remember, Glacier is grizzly country. Carry bear spray, make noise and travel in groups. Trailhead is at the Bowman Lake parking lot.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.6 miles
Estimated time
7 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Lower Quartz Lake Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lower Quartz Lake Trail
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0.1 mi away
Akokala Lake Trail
Akokala Lake is a low-elevation lake surrounded by big mountains.
0.1 mi away
Quartz Lake Loop Trail
This hike is one of only two true day-hike loops in Glacier National Park.
0.2 mi away
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
Bowman Lake Head Trail
The trek to the Bowman Lake Head will take you along the entire north shore of Bowman Lake.
1.3 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.
