Entrance Sign - 1/21

Welcome to Glacier National Park and the Dawson-Pitamakan eHike. In this interactive and interpretive journey, you will be exploring the Dawson-Pitamakan passes in Two Medicine, one of Glacier's most popular backpacking routes.

You will have the opportunity to listen to audio clips of nature and view photographs, 360 degree panoramas, and videos of the area.

Backcountry Office - 2/21

Glacier's backcountry and hiking trails have grown in popularity over the years, heightening the need for visitor stewardship and sound backcountry practices.

Before heading out backpacking, please stop by one of the park's staffed backcountry offices or ranger stations to pick up your required backpacking permit. Rangers will be able to assist you with your trip planning, including trail status conditions, bear sightings, and Leave No Trace principles. Advance reservations for trips into the backcountry are available. For more information about backcountry camping in Glacier National Park and how you can obtain a permit in advance, visit our backcountry camping page.

Various Trip Essentials - 3/21

Before proceeding to the North Shore trailhead in Two Medicine, there are a few things you should consider.

Proper planning and preparation is the key to a successful trip. Make sure that the degree of difficulty of your itinerary is compatible with all members of your party. As a general rule, carrying a heavy pack for more than 10 miles and a 2,500 foot elevation change would constitute an extremely rigorous day.

Risk is inherent with backcountry travel in Glacier and there is no guarantee for your safety. Significant hazards that you may have to contend with include stream and river crossings, steep snowfields, precipitous cliffs and ledges, unstable sedimentary rock, dangerous wildlife, and ever-changing weather, including sudden snowstorms and lightning. Bringing along the right backpacking gear is important, and may minimize certain risks associated with backcountry travel.