Akokala Lake Trail
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Route Description for Akokala Lake Trail
Akokala Lake Trail is a stunning hike that houses one of the six highest peaks in Glacier National Park, towering over at 3,048 m in height. This hike begins at the foot of Bowman Lake; you’ll find the Akokala Lake Trailhead in the campground. As you continue to hike, you will come across Numa Ridge, where dense forest awaits. Eventually, you will arrive at Akokala Lake and will have beautiful views of Kintla Peak.
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Getting to the Akokala Lake Trail Trailhead
Getting to Akokala Lake Trail (the Bowman Lake Campground) from the Polebridge Ranger Station, head northeast toward Glacier Drive and turn right. Turn right onto North Folk Road and after 0.2mi, turn right onto Bowman Lake Road. Arrive at Bowman Lake Campground after 5.4mi.Route Information
When to do:
May - October
Backcountry Campsites:
Bowman Campground
Pets allowed:
No
Family friendly:
No
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Low
Route Type:
Out and back
Akokala Lake Trail Elevation Graph
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