Jeff Schmerker
Easy alpine
When people say they went hiking at Glacier National Park's Logan Pass, they most likely mean they were on the Hidden Lake Overlook Trail. That means that it's unlikely you'll have this overlook to yourself, but it also means everyone is probably heading there for a good reason -- it's gorgeous. The trail leaves from behind the Logan Pass visitor center and climbs gently on rock, snow, and boardwalks along the edges of mountains for about 2 miles until leveling and then descending slightly to the overlook. Hidden Lake is crammed between mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, and alpine velvet. It's an improbably beautiful spot, a standout even among the beautiful spots of Glacier.
Along the way you'll mostly likely pass close to marmots and mountain goats (which seem friendly but should be treated with caution). You can hike past the overlook and down to the lake itself, though beware of bears. Snow covers parts of the trail all summer, so this is not one to do in flip flops.
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