Red Eagle Lake Trail
Red Eagle Lake offers a great taste of Glacier National Park, taking you through scenic meadows and old-growth forest before arriving at a beautiful alpine lake.
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Red Eagle Lake Trail Details
Red Eagle Lake offers a great taste of Glacier National Park, taking you through scenic meadows and old-growth forest before arriving at a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by towering mountains. Often in the summer the meadows are full of wildflowers and the forests full of berry bushes –- so watch out for bears. The hike includes crossing Red Eagle Creek via suspension bridge. The clear lake is surrounded by massive mountains. Bears are known to frequent this area so make sure you carry bear spray, make noise and travel in a group. Access is via the St. Mary Trailhead.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
7.5 miles,
Estimated time
7.5 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Red Eagle Lake Trail
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Beaver Pond Loop Trail
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Saint Mary Visitor Center
The park's largest visitor center sits at the St. Mary side of Glacier National Park.
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St. Mary Campground
St. Mary Campground is unusual in that it's one of only two in Glacier National Park where you can reserve sites in advance during the summer.
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Otokomi Lake Trail
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