National Park Trail
Quartz Lake Loop Trail
About
Quartz Lakes Loop Trail crosses Bowman Creek and ascends gradually along the shore of Bowman Lake. The trail then climbs the Cerulean Ridge and drops into the Quartz Creek Valley at Quartz Lake, then turns southwest for three miles along the valley before once again climbing back over the ridge to the starting point. Climbs 1,470 feet and descends 1,100 feet.
Length: 12.8 miles
Trail Begins: Southeast corner of Bowman Lake Campground
Trail Ends: Loop
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 Quartz Ridge Trail departs from the southeast corner of Bowman Campground, near the back country parking area. Follow Glacier Route 7 north to junction with Bowman Lake Road, just north of Polebridge. Take Bowman Lake Road (a narrow, graded gravel road) to Bowman Campground.
SERVICES
Trail
ACTIVITIES
Bird Watching
Environmental
Hiking
Nature Area
Picnicking
Sightseeing
Walking
Wildlife Viewing
