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Mt Brown Lookout
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Mt. Brown is located at the head of Lake McDonald and the lookout gives you fantastic views of the lake and the surrounding valley which is towered by inspiring mountain walls. The hike starts across the road from the historic Lake McDonald Lodge and breaks off from the trail that leads to the Sperry Chalet.…
Rising Sun
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In the St. Mary area of Glacier National Park lies an important motor inn called Rising Sun that contributed to the death of the Going to the Sun Chalet located at today’s Sun Point. Across the road from this motor inn and along St. Mary Lake, lies a picnic area and the start of the…
McDonald Mid March
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Spent this past weekend hanging out by Lake McDonald as well as McDonald Creek as it flows in and out of Lake McDonald. The first day, I got sunshine and the second day, with my wife, had some fun birds and the tumbling water of McDonald creek as it flows into the lake. There’s still…
Extended Backpacking Trips in Glacier National Park – Part 2
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“Where do start on planning my extended backpacking trip in Glacier National Park?” In Part 1, I explored resources and approach to getting a great extended backpacking trip in Glacier National Park. In this video, I’m providing more specific guidance on routes. Routes Covered: Northern Circle Northern Traverse Bowman Lake and Kintla Lake out and backs to…
Swiftcurrent Pass
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Swiftcurrent Pass – 14.8mi / 23.8km Swiftcurrent Pass makes for a big, fantastic, hiking day no matter which route you decide to take. The most popular route takes the Highline Trail from Logan Pass to Granite Park Chalet, then over the pass to Many Glacier, which is the route described here. Start at Logan Pass…
Rising Sun
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Rising Sun – 0.8mi / 1.3km This short, family-friendly trail is conveniently located by a picnic area and strolls along the shore of St. Mary Lake. Starting from the Rising Sun picnic area, this easy trail follows the shoreline with frequent access to the lake. You can skip rocks or admire the magnificent beauty of…
Climbing Mt. Gould 2014
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Most of Glacier National Park’s visitors are familiar with the Garden Wall. Mt. Gould is the highest point along this particular stretch of alpine spine that dominates the skyline as the Highline Trail traverses it and cars cling to the cliffy edge as they head up towards Logan Pass. Climbers frequent the wall’s peaks for…
Climbing Mt. Grinnell
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Mt. Grinnell stands tall between two incredible drainages in the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park. While not on the Garden Wall, the easiest way to access it is from the Lake McDonald side via the Grinnell Glacier Overlook. I did so with my wife, Kristen, and my buddy Blake Passmore of Climb Glacier…
Piegan Pass 2015
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While the hike up to Piegan Pass and back is a great trip in Glacier National Park, through hiking this exceptional day trip down to Many Glacier takes it to the next level. Dropping down into Many Glacier has you passing terraced, alpine landscapes, beautiful waterfalls and a series of emerald green lakes in the…
