Hidden Lake Overlook

To start this hike, head out on the Hidden Lake Trail past the visitor center that starts as asphalt and quickly turns into a raised boardwalk. The boardwalk heads up turning into stairs that lead toward the glacial moraine that was formed by the glacier that used to sit at the bottom of Clements Mountain. Note that the boardwalk is a series of many steps. They aren't difficult in and of themselves, but were not built at a height to be a simple step for someone shorter than 64 inches. It helps to have a hiking pole or walking stick to be able to navigate the step height. From here, the trail continues on dirt, climbing over Hidden Pass where you can often spot mountain goats. After 1.4 miles, !Hidden Lake becomes visible down below at overlook with an interpretive sign. From here, there is also a great view into !Sperry Glacier basin.Most visitors head back from this overlook, but the trail does continue downward for an additional 1.2 miles to the north side of !Hidden Lake. This is a steep descent that can be a challenging addition.This content was created by Jake Bramante of Hike 734. Visit https://www.hike734.com for more expert Glacier content and maps that help you decide which trail to hike.