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| Glacier Basin Trail |
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Length:
2.1 Miles
Usage:
Heavy
USGS Map:
Monte Cristo
Trail Number:
719
Elevation Gain:
1,300 Feet
Beginning Elevation:
3,200 Feet
Difficulty:
Difficult
Ending Elevation:
4,500 Feet
Reservation:
No
Season:
Late Spring - Late Fall
From Verlot, Travel east on the Mt. Loop Hwy. 19.5 miles. Park at Barlow Pass and proceed on foot for 4.0 miles on the Monte Cristo Road. Presently, one must go through the Monte Cristo Townsite in order to bypass a washed out bridge on the trail.
Location Information
Glacier Basin Trail is a strenuous 2.1 mile hike. The trail begins at Monte Cristo Townsite and ends behind Mystery Ridge, at the entrance to Glacier Basin. The trail for the first 0.5 mile follows an old railroad grade, originally established in the 1890's for mining. Then the trail climbs very steeply past Glacier Falls and climbs around Mystery Hill. This heavily visited basin offers exploration, excellent scenery and climbing for those experienced in mountain climbing and snow travel.
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