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  • Akokala Creek

    Akokala Creek

    Akokala Creek – 17.8mi / 28.7km This alternate out and back route to Akokala Lake starts in a meadow off the Inside North Fork Road, then quickly heads into the burned forest area until it meets up with the Akokala Lake Trail (from Bowman Lake). The trail is mellow in elevation, but is a Class 3*…

  • Stanton Mountain 2014

    Stanton Mountain 2014

    Stanton Mountain stands at the head of Lake McDonald solidifying the iconic view from Apgar. It’s south facing slope melts out earlier than other peaks in Glacier National Park making it a great candidate for an early season summit. I went up with my friends Mark and Ashley Sanders as well as my favorite hiking partner…

  • Storm Point Nature Trail

    Storm Point Nature Trail

    The Storm Point Nature Trail in Yellowstone National Park is a nice level trails featuring open meadows, a pond, a beautiful bay, and a fantastic rocky outcrop overlooking the stellar Yellowstone Lake. The Storm Point Nature Trail is located east of Fishing Bridge and starts at Indian Pond. These broad meadows are amazing wildflower meadows in the…

  • Pelican Creek Nature Trail

    Pelican Creek Nature Trail

    Pelican Creek Nature Trail – 0.8mi / 1.3km This short, level trail wanders through lodgepole pines to a sandy beach on the north shore of the expansive Yellowstone Lake. The trail begins where Pelican Creek broadens as it empties into Yellowstone Lake. This area provides perfect wetlands habitat for a large variety of waterfowl including the…

  • Specimen Creek

    Specimen Creek

    Specimen Creek – 17.5mi / 28.1km This one-way hike up the beautiful Specimen Creek Trail takes you past a pretty alpine lake to Big Horn Peak via the Sky Rim Trail, then out the Black Butte Trail. Specimen Creek is the largest creek in the drainages that head up to the Sky Rim Trail. The trail…

  • Four Summits on the 4th of July

    Four Summits on the 4th of July

    On the very beautiful, windy 4th of July this year, myself, Kristen and three friends set off to climb Otokomi Mountain, East Flattop Mountain, Singleshot Mountain, and Napi Point. These summits are all connected via amazing ridge walks with incredible views of the St. Mary area in Glacier National Park. Since this trip was a…

  • Christian Pond Overlook

    Christian Pond Overlook

    Christian Pond Overlook – 1mi / 1.6km This short, family-friendly, out-and-back hike takes you to a quaint pond frequented by waterfowl. The trail starts near the corrals at the Jackson Lake Lodge and heads east under the highway and alongside a creek. Take a right at the junction to head towards Christian Pond. The trail…

  • Christian Pond Loop

    Christian Pond Loop

    Christian Pond Loop – 3.5mi / 5.6km This short loop has a nice variety of habitats with willow lined creeks, a pond, dry forests and sagebrush meadows. The trail starts near the corrals at the Jackson Lake Lodge and heads east under the highway and alongside a creek. Take a right at the junction to…

  • Willow Flats

    Willow Flats

    Willow Flats in Grand Teton National Park sits just below Jackson Lake Lodge. The hike follows the original access road through the flats, over an old bridge, past Colter Bay and up to Yellowstone. Now the road is a fairly quiet affair used by the park service, the concessionaires and the occasional hiker through willows,…