bowman lake
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bowman lake印象
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Wow, what a beautiful place is Bowman Lake, hidden in far less populated corner of Glacier National Park, what a treat. The lake is beautiful and the trip to the lake is fantastic. We can't wait to go back again.I wanted to address the roads first, as my wife and I were almost turned away by what we read in other reviews. We went expecting the track to be a minefield or potholes and soft sand and we would come back with a destroyed vehicle. In actual fact if you're in any way used to Montana backroads then I would honestly say the track to Bowman Lake is actually better than some, pretty good in fact. There's a handful of potholes and sure the road is narrow, only enough for one car some of the way but there are plenty of turnouts to let cars pass and really not too many blind turns. It's really not as bad as some of the review would have you believe. You could easily make it in a sedan, even though we drive an SUV. Sure you might get some scratches but it'll be very minor at worse, we didn't get any I don't believe! Glacier NP does look after the tracks you can tell, the flora is cut back and we saw several rangers out on the tracks making sure all is good. You're not going to get stuck, the road is hard and the views are beautiful. Just PLEASE PLEASE take it slowly and be courteous to others (you're in the Montana back roads!) make sure you give room to as many as you are given room from. Use common sense, brake distance should be half of your seeing distance. A couple of out-of-state drivers were driving way too fast but really that is all. The track can get busy, usually 5 minutes or so you'll come across a car coming the opposite direction. About an hour to make the 6 mile journey, but that's being conservative and stopping to take pictures. You could probably do it in ~40 mins safely if need be.Make sure you spend some time in Polebridge, get some yummy cookies (Credit Cards welcome) and also there's a place to eat that opens at 4:00pm, full meals (the special when we went was for rib eye steak).The lake itself is stunning, crystal clear water and only the sounds of nature. We cannot wait to go there again, next time we'll be checking out Kintla Lake though but plan to go camping at either in the next few months.Other notes to consider, depending on which direction, I would recommend you enter West Glacier and head north from there. The roads are much better than going via Columbia Falls where the gravel roads are VERY bumpy for about 10 miles. You have to pay the Glacier NP entrance fee either way you go because there is a ranger station on the track heads to both Bowman and Kintla Lakes. $25 for 7 days per car or $35 for an annual pass.Also you will lose cell signal (Verizon to be specific but Verizon is really the only provider that's any good in Montana!) no long after you leave West Glacier, about 10 miles north and you'll be without coverage so plan for that. Even with an external antenna attached the mountain pretty much destroy any chances of cell reception. There is however a public phone box in Polebridge.Overall it was a beautiful day and well worth the drive, we highly recommend taking the trip to this not so famous corner of Glacier NP. It's a must see.
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The lake is absolutely beautiful. there's probably only approximately 100 yards of water line that is for public use. Most people put there chairs right up to the water instead of further back so others felt welcome to approach the water. Water sports, like canoe and kayakers, would love this spot. You feel so small compared to the mountains. The lake looked like an undisturbed bath tub, smooth and calm. I was there in July, the bugs were in full force. Parking was created. The reason, beside the usable water front, for the low markings is the drive to access the lake. There is one road, one lane, many sharp curves, lots of dust, lots of branches that hang in the way, and enough pot holes to really test out your suspension. :) I understand that its a national park but some forewarning would have been desirable.....
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I will definitely be visiting this beautiful lake again. It's a pain to get to but well worth it. It was pristine. I can't wait to come back and kayak to the end of the lake!
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The lake is gorgeous with fantastic views of the surroundnig mountains, but the problem is getting there as the road is a dirt road with many potholes so be careful and best to have a SUV or truck. I made it in a car, but I don't advise it.
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Bowman Lake was definitely a must see on your trip to Glacier National Park. It says it's about 25 miles from West Glacier entrance but in actuality takes you a couple hours to get in there. You will drive on paved and dirt roads going into this beautiful lake. Be sure and stop at the Polebridge Mercantile for their delicious breakfast pastries. It is right before you head on the dirt road that leads you into Bowman Lake you can't miss it. Once you get to the parking lot it's just a short walk to the lake. There is also camping available there and we would love to go back and camp there. The water is crystal clear, calm and just absolutely gorgeous. Definitely bring your canoe or kayak for this awesome lake!
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Spent a great 3 days camping, hiking and canoeing. Would highly recommend staying. Get there early to get a good site as it will fill up towards the end of the day.Great hike up to the Numa lookout, but take your bear spray. We saw multiple signs of bears in the area, but no direct visual sightings. Plenty of Huckleberry patches to hike through, and they are really good right off the bush ; )One thing, bring some really good mosquito repellant ! Those things were aggressive, if you had missed one spot of exposed skin they would bite you. Also, you can have a fire in the pits at the campsites but wood is sparse, I'd recommend trying to get some in Polebridge to bring with you.Enjoy !!Oh, btw make it a point to get up before the sun comes up and go out to the lake and watch it come up over the mountains, absolutely beautiful.
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Bowman lake was a long drive but would do it again. Beautiful lake. Great place to take pictures. A must see.
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Picture perfect lake six miles from Polebridge Mt. down a narrow, bumpy, dusty road, but so very pretty.
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While not truly "hidden," this remote little gem of a lake/campground/hike spot is located north of Polebridge up a twisty, dusty switchback of a road. Lake is just as cool as Lake McDonald but far less busy. We saw a ton of deer in the campground. Potable water, and pit toilets were super clear. Be sure to stop in Polebridge for Huckleberry Bear Claws on your way in (yum!).
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First, it is a nice looooonnngggg drive, but Please, don't give up before getting to the lake! It is well worth the drive down the winding, rough, one-lane, dirt road. We are used to dirt road driving, so it was easy for us even in a rental car, but folks who aren't accustomed to back-road adventures may grow weary a few miles in....Keep going! We really didn't have any idea the beauty that awaited us as we parked under the shaded woods and walked the short trail to the lake. I Literally Cried! And this literally actually means literally! How Magnificently Beautiful! I would love the opportunity to return and camp there if we ever get back to Montana. There was an upgraded outhouse there. I would bring my kayak and enough supplies in to stay a few days and really breathe in God's gift. LOVE!---late Sept. 2013