Bowman Lake Road

Total Miles 5.6
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Bowman Lake Road is an 11-mile out-and-back trail in Glacier National Park that takes you up to Bowman Lake. Bowman Lake is more popular than Kintla Lake, with more visitors. The road is a maintained dirt road with many switchbacks. At the lake, there is a campground and day use parking. Bring a Kayak or Canoe and enjoy the beautiful lake. This area is within Glacier National Park and is a fee area, between 13 June-28 September, 7 AM-3 PM. (www.recreation.gov).

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Difficulty

Maintained dirt road with light washboarding and no obstacles.

Technical Rating

1

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Ben Campbell
Jun 05, 2026
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Esther and Tom Newcomb
Jul 30, 2025
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Bowman Lake Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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