National Park Trail
Red Gap Pass Trail
About
On Red Gap Pass Trail, hike 0.1 mile then turn left for Ptarmigan Tunnel. At 2.4 miles, the trail crosses Ptarmigan Creek at Ptarmigan Falls. Junction for Ptarmigan Tunnel trail at 2.5 miles, turn to the right for Ptarmigan Tunnel. You will reach Ptarmigan Lake at 4.1 miles. The trail descends into the Belly River Valley. At 5.4 miles, you will be able to view Mount Merritt to the north. The junction for Redgap Pass Trail is at mile 7.8. Stay left for Elizabeth Lake.
Length: 14.6 miles
Trail Begins: Ptarmigan Trail (To get to this point, you need to hike 7.8 miles from the Iceberg Trailhead through the Ptarmigan Tunnel!)
Trail Ends: Many Glacier Road
USGS Map1: Park Map
Contact
MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 128
West Glacier, MT 59936
West Glacier, MT 59936
CONTACT
406-888-7800
Details
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS
The Red Gap Pass Trail can be reached from The Iceberg/Ptarmigan trailhead, which is located at the north end of the Swiftcurrent Motor Lodge Complex, among the cabins behind the coffee shop.
SERVICES
Trail
ACTIVITIES
Bird Watching
Environmental
Hiking
Nature Area
Picnicking
Sightseeing
Walking
Wildlife Viewing
