About
Length20 mi
ShapePoint-to-Point
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain3,400 ft up
Typical time11 hr 45 min
TrailheadJackson Glacier Overlook to Lake McDonald Lodge
SurfaceAlpine trail, snowfields, rock
Best seasonMid-July to mid-September. High passes hold snow into July and Going-to-the-Sun Road usually opens late June.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake🎒 Backpacking

A twenty-mile traverse over Gunsight Pass, generally rated the finest long walk in the park.

Tips
Usually done over two days with a night at Sperry Chalet or a backcountry site. Snowfields on the pass persist well into August and an ice axe is sometimes wanted. Arrange a shuttle - the ends are far apart.
Location

Jackson Glacier Overlook to Lake McDonald Lodge

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