Special NoteApril 20, 2008 The National Park Service is presently updating and generally messing around with the Glacier National Park web site.
Many of the links are changing and while they are working, many of the links do not work properly.
So, many of the links in this page do not work. We are waiting for the NPS to finalize their work before trying to update links.
Until then, try starting here at the webcam page which has been one of the more reliable recently GNP webcam page and try to navigate from there.
Or, try this non-government information site: Glacier National Park Information
 Bearhat Mountain from the northeast Photo by montanaboy.
Overview
Accessed from Logan Pass in Glacier National Park, Bearhat Mountain is an easy day climb and a good introduction to the unique climbing conditions in the park. From its summit you can see virtually every other summit within the park, except those obscured by Mount Jackson. Reynolds and Clements are more popular summits at the Pass, so this summit is, despite its accessibility, not done as often.
The mountain is named for a Kootenai tribal leader. For this and other interesting historical information, visit Historic names and Glacier History.Views from Bearhat
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Getting There
Glacier National Park is located in northwestern Montana. Closest larger town is Kalispell. Going-to-the-Sun Road is the main scenic route through the Park and the way to Logan Pass, from where you approach Bearhat. The road is not kept open during the winter. Closing in the fall and opening in the spring depends on snow depth and conditions. Opening can be as late as July.
Detailed information about the road, including spring opening information: GTS Road Information
A map of the Logan Pass area: Logan Pass Area Map
Bearhat Mountain is approached via the Hidden Lake trail. After most of the snow is melted, the NPS closes the meadows and other areas near the pass to protect fragile vegetation. A boardwalk has been constructed along portions of the trail to the Hidden Lake Overlook because of the high traffic. Watch for mountain goats at the Hidden Lake Overlook.
Route Overview
GUIDEBOOK: A CLIMBER'S GUIDE TO GLACIER NATIONAL PARK; J. Gordon Edwards
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Because of the nature of the rock, there are special considerations regarding climbing in Glacier National Park, and grading systems unique to the Park have been developed. Please see this Fact Sheet for further details:
GNP Rock & Grading Systems
Edwards describes only one route on Bearhat Mountain:
East Face Route, Glacier Park Class 2 and 3, if the correct route is followed. The route ascends the east face just south of the obvious large couloir and is typical Glacier Park scrambling with short cliffs and scree covered ledges.
Climbing Season and Conditions
Mid to late summer into early fall, depending on when Going- to- the -Sun Highway opens and on the snow conditions.
Expect snow any time of the year!
The NPS What's New web page has several live cams and links to updates on local conditions, including a weather report link:
http://www.nps.gov/glac/whatsnew.htmRed TapeNational Park Entrance Fees apply in Glacier National Park: Current Park Entrance Fees
A complete set of Rules and Regulations governing Glacier National Park can be accessed on the What's New Page. It is a lengthy PDF file.
Registration for day climbs in Glacier National Park is recommended, but not mandatory.
See Getting There regarding area closures at Logan Pass.
Camping
There is no camping at Logan Pass.
There are numerous campgrounds available within Glacier National Park:
GNP Campground Status and Information
There are also many campgrounds just outside the Park on both the west and east sides.
Camping on the Blackfeet Reservation is restricted to established campgrounds only.
Accomodations and Campgrounds on the Blackfeet Reservation
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