Cracker Lake, Glacier National Park Backpacking Guide
Cracker Lake is an alpine lake located at the head of a gorgeous canyon in Glacier National Park, Montana. The dazzling turquoise lake is the kind of destination that makes your heart skip a beat upon first glance. The trek to the lake is 12.4 miles round trip with 1,565 feet of elevation gain. The distance, moderate difficulty and beauty make it a perfect overnight backpacking trip for those lucky enough to score coveted permits. The trail leads through densely wooded forest and alongside creeks to a gorgeous basin bursting with aqua blue waters, lush meadows, a glacier and a backdrop of granite walls that tower 4000 feet above the lake.
Cracker Lake is an alpine lake located at the head of a gorgeous canyon in Glacier National Park, Montana. The dazzling turquoise lake is the kind of destination that makes your heart skip a beat upon first glance. The trek to the lake is 12.4 miles round trip with 1,565 feet of elevation gain. The distance, moderate difficulty and beauty make it a perfect overnight backpacking trip for those lucky enough to score coveted permits. The trail leads through densely wooded forest and alongside creeks to a gorgeous basin bursting with aqua blue waters, lush meadows, a glacier and a backdrop of granite walls that tower 4000 feet above the lake.
Cracker Lake is an alpine lake located at the head of a gorgeous canyon in Glacier National Park, Montana. The dazzling turquoise lake is the kind of destination that makes your heart skip a beat upon first glance. The trek to the lake is 12.4 miles round trip with 1,565 feet of elevation gain. The distance, moderate difficulty and beauty make it a perfect overnight backpacking trip for those lucky enough to score coveted permits. The trail leads through densely wooded forest and alongside creeks to a gorgeous basin bursting with aqua blue waters, lush meadows, a glacier and a backdrop of granite walls that tower 4000 feet above the lake.
An easily downloadable, detailed compilation of everything needed to plan an exceptional trip to Cracker Lake, Glacier National Park.
Guide Includes:
Best Time to Travel
Route Information including Days Needed, Mileage, Elevation, Campsites and More
Trip Report including Directions, Landmarks, Trail Names and More
Custom AllTrails Map for Live GPS Tracking
Permitting Process Instructions
How To Get There and Trailhead Information
Packing List
Gear Recommendations
What to Know Before You Go
Wilderness Information and Bear Safety
Trip Checklist
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Guide can be used for all pre-trip planning and taken with you on the trip itself, making your next adventure easier and more informed than ever!