One of the easier to reach Lakes makes this a popular one in Glacier National Park. During peak season expect an endless stream of people. Avalanche Lake attracts both hikers and anglers. Roughly one-half mile from the trailhead you’ll reach a footbridge that provides a spectacular view of the lower Avalanche Gorge, one of the highlights along the trail. Just past this point is the Avalanche Lake Trail junction. At the lake a steep-cliffed cirque tumbling with waterfalls sits the base of 8694 ft. Bearhat Mountain, which rises almost 4800 ft above the lake towards the northeast. For a little more solitude you can continue along the trail as it follows the west shore all the way to the head of the lake.