Page Type:
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Mountain/Rock |
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Lat/Lon:
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48.42417°N / 113.35583°W |
GPX File:
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Download GPX » View Route on Map |
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County:
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Glacier |
Activities:
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Scrambling |
Season:
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Summer |
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Elevation:
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8406 ft / 2562 m |
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Overview
Bearhead Mountain, while often overlooked, offers great views into the convergence of the Firebrand Pass and Two Medicine Areas. It is often achieved as part of the DeSanto Pass traverse from Firebrand Pass to Two Medicine.![Spur of Bearhead]()
Spur of Bearhead Mountain from Firebrand Pass Trail
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Lubec Lake Trailhead by FlatheadNative
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Spur of Bearhead Mountain from Firebrand Pass Trail
Getting There
Lubec Lake Trailhead by FlatheadNative
Firebrand To Desanto Pass:
The Lubec Lake trailhead is located between East Glacier and Marias Pass along US Highway 2 by mile marker #203. Follow signs to firebrand pass to access off-trail routes
Two Medicine Route:
Use the Scenic Point Trailhead in Two Medicine.
Route
Firebrand To Desanto Pass Class II (3)
Follow the Firebrand Pass trail to Firebrand Pass. After climbing Red Crow Mountian, drop down to the saddle above Lena Lake and follow a goat trail to Desanto Pass. Ascend the ridge to the summit.
Return Route
Lena Lake
After returning to the saddle between Red Crow and Bearhead, it is possible to drop down to Lena Lake. A rewarding trip around the lake will reveal a hard-to-find game trail that will lead back to the Firebrand Pass trail. The downloadable .gpx file featured in this page's description shows our Glacier Mountaineering Society route from Lena Lake back to the Firebrand Trail.
Summit Views
When to Climb
March Through September is normal summer season.Check NPS's Current Conditions link or Webcams link for an idea on the status of climbing in the park.![July 4th, Bearhead Mountain]()
July 4th, Bearhead Mountain
July 4th, Bearhead Mountain
Camping
Car CampingBackcountry sites can be accesed through the NPS Backcountry Camping Page.
Current Conditions
Glacier Mountaineering Society for a climbing community and scheduled climbs.
External Links
Climb Glacier National Park Vol. 2 features detailed route descriptions for Bearhead.Current Conditions
Glacier Mountaineering Society for a climbing community and scheduled climbs.