Trail of The Cedars - Glacier National Park

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Trail of The Cedars - Glacier National Park

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Difficulty: Easy
Length: 1.5 miles / 2.4 km
Duration: 1 hour or less

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Overview: This is a short hike through the woods over wooden boardwalks and bridges that are handicapped accessible for wheelchairs or the elderly. There are many informative and interpretive signs along the path to guide you and explain the flora and fauna of the area. This is a wonderful hike to take children on.

Tips: The trailhead begins across the Going to the Sun Road from the Avalanche Lake Ranger Station in Glacier National Park. There is limited parking in this area and it fills up quickly as this is a popular trail.

There is a $20 fee to enter the park.

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Parking

Parking on the side of the road. Head off into the woods following the trail signs for Avalance Gorge and Trail of The Cedars.

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Boardwalk Through The Woods

This is what the wooden boardwalk through the woods looks like. It is incredibly well maintained!

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Avalanche Gorge

Check out the beautiful glacial water cascading down through the rocks of this gorge.

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Avalanche Creek Views

Views of the surrounding peaks from Avalanche Creek From here just follow the trail back out to the road and walk a short distance up the road back to your vehicle.