Cracker Lake

Lake · Glacier County

Cracker Lake

Lake · Glacier County

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Montana 59417

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Cracker Lake is a stunning turquoise gem in Glacier National Park, where a moderate 12-mile hike rewards you with breathtaking views and swimming spots.  

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"This trail begins at the Many Glacier Hotel parking lot—and you'll need to be prepared to share the path with horses. But it'll take you through a forest, before the trees open up and offer a glimpse of rugged mountains beyond, including Mount Siyeh, one of the tallest peaks in the park at 10,019 feet. If you still have energy, you can head to the far end of the lake to see the old Cracker Lake Mine site, which was established in 1897 after copper was discovered nearby. Today, hikers will find remnants of the old mine. Though this trail is long, it is fairly easy to follow, making it ideal for active families."

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Fozlay Rabbani

Google
This is one of the best hidden gems in the Park. Jaw dropping lake, can't really describe its beauty in words. It's a 12 mile moderate hike. I kept my legs soaked in the cold water for about half an hour 😉

Michael Snyder (Emphatik)

Google
12 miles total with 1500 feet of vert. The views start to show after 4 miles and it is stunning. Cracker Lake is a beautiful shade of glacial turquoise. Saw a few dozen people but not super busy.

Ben Roberts

Google
Guys, if you have not been here, you have to come. This was one of the funnest hikes we did in Glacier. It is relatively flat, 12 miles, but the end is amazing! The water is really cool and you can even jump off the cliffs into the water if it's a hot day. I would recommend coming here for sure if you have time. Great spot to picnic and there is a campsite as well.

Adam Nelson

Google
Not a very hard hike at all. Finding parking in July is awful but parking anywhere in Glacier is abysmal. Trail starts out around the reservoir. I literally almost stepped on a sow and cub black bear while getting to the first creek crossing, luckily she was content munching vegetation. The trail then switchbacks up a ridge, eventually climbing up into fields of millions of wildflowers. We camped there, and it felt like there was a tornado going on. Huge gusts that actually collapsed the tent on us multiple times. First time that's ever happened. Reguardless, well worth the hike.

David Riggleman

Google
This has to be one of the most unique lakes I saw while at Glacier and well worth the somewhat lengthy hike. The trail wasn't terribly strenuous with long switchbacks on places where you did have to climb. We also saw a bear right of the trail during this hike, the only time during our visit in the park that we saw a bear while hiking. It was also fun to find the old mining equipment, and even find that it was manufactured near my hometown in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Adiesha Liyanage

Google
Lake is phenomenal. However, the first part of the trail is too muddy and uneven.

Vesna Vesna

Google
Incredible!! Yes it’s just as amazing as described. There is a great write up on the national park site that will guide you mile by mile practically. Very doable - don’t get deterred by the distance, it’s worth it. Late summer offered incredible blooms. Round trip was about 6 hours. ***Bear spray is a must! Lots of sightings of black and brown bears throughout the year on miles 2-4ish.

Lindsey Schreiner

Google
Yet another beautiful glacier lake within GNP. This is a tough trail but the destination is worth it. There are some spots that are pretty narrow on the trail. Once you get to the lake, make sure to stop and take a break and have some lunch! The water is absolutely beautiful