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National Park Trail
Johns Lake Loop
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Service & Activities
Overview
Service & Activities
About
The elevation gain along Johns Lake Trail is 160 feet. The trail starts as a pleasant walk through a mossy forest leading to Johns Lake which is a large pond covered with lily pads. The trail then follows a cascading creek past McDonald Falls, that feeds Lake McDonald.
Length: 3.0 miles
Trail Begins: Johns Lake Trailhead on Going-to-the-Sun Road
Trail Ends: Going-to-the-Sun 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
Johns Lake Loop can be accessed by watching for the sign on Going-to-the-Sun Road north of Lake McDonald Lodge.
SERVICES
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ACTIVITIES
Bird Watching
Hiking
Picnicking
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