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Lake Ellen Wilson

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Beaver Chief Falls
Beaver Chief FallsWaterfalls

Beaver Chief Falls is a waterfall located in Glacier National Park, Montana, US. The falls emerge at the top of a hanging valley just beyond the outflow for Lake Ellen Wilson and descend in a series of braided drops a distance of nearly 1,300 feet (400 m), the tallest of which is recorded as being a straight drop of 517 ft (158 m). Below the hanging valley lies Lincoln Lake, where the cascades end

0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Feather Woman FallsWaterfalls

waterfall in Montana, U.S

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Akaiyan FallsWaterfalls

ephemeral waterfall located in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States

0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Gunsight Mountain (2,821 m)
Gunsight Mountain (2,821 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

0.1 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
McDonald Creek Overlook
McDonald Creek OverlookAttractions1.2 km · ~14 min walkDirections ↗
Johns Lake TrailheadTrails & trailheads3.5 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Lincoln Peak (2,207 m)
Lincoln Peak (2,207 m)Summits & peaks

Lincoln Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Lincoln Lake is .25 miles (0.40 km) downstream from Lake Ellen Wilson but sits more than 1,300 feet (400 m) lower in elevation. A series of cascades including Beaver Chief Falls can be found between the two lakes.

4.1 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Avalanche Trailhead
Avalanche TrailheadTrails & trailheads4.7 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗
Sperry Trailhead
Sperry TrailheadTrails & trailheads5.6 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Jackson (3,064 m)
Mount Jackson (3,064 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Montana, United States of America

37.1 km · ~58 min driveDirections ↗

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Can I bring an RV or caravan to Lake Ellen Wilson?

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Can I pitch a tent at Lake Ellen Wilson?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

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