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  • Apgar Lookout

    Apgar Lookout

    Apgar Lookout – 7.1mi / 11.4km Apgar Lookout provides you with a great view of Lake McDonald looking towards the head of the lake. The hike starts out in the trees, but quickly moves into the burned areas as you start to gain elevation along the sunny, exposed, south facing slope of the hillside. The…

  • Snyder Ridge

    Snyder Ridge

    Snyder Ridge – 12.6mi / 20.2km Snyder Ridge is the wooded ridge that follows Lake McDonald on its southern shore. The humble trailhead is a bit of a challenge to find and is a Class 3* trail. This long, arduous trail follows the ridge up and down along with limited views the entire way. There…

  • “All About Glacier” Lecture Series

    “All About Glacier” Lecture Series

    I’m pleased to let you know about a free presentation I’m doing next Wednesday night, November 12th at 7pm in the Arts and Technology Building at Flathead Valley Community College. I’m going to be presenting on my summer of 2011 where I hiked all of Glacier National Park’s trails. Click here to see a few…

  • Firebrand Pass 2015

    Firebrand Pass 2015

    Firebrand Pass is not on the radar for most of Glacier National Park’s visitors, but this gem of a hike near Marias Pass has me coming back again and again. After some back and forth with Jeff and Harry, we decided to make the pass our destination and then figure out what off trail route…

  • Avalanche Peak

    Avalanche Peak

    Avalanche Peak – 6.1mi / 9.9km This trail takes you to the barren, rocky summit of Avalanche Peak featuring panoramic views. With little exception, this hike is steep all the way from the valley to the summit. The first mile follows a stream and spends most of its time in the trees that provide shade while limiting…

  • Divide

    Divide

    Divide – 3.5mi / 5.6km With only a small glimpse of Shoshone Lake along the way and no views at the top, this forested hike to an old lookout site has little to offer. The trail enters into the trees and briefly descends to Spring Creek where it crosses and begins a steady climb. The forest…

  • The Hoodoos – Snow Pass Loop

    The Hoodoos – Snow Pass Loop

    The Hoodoos – Snow Pass Loop – 6.9mi / 11.2km Big meadows and crazy rock formations contrast each other in this great loop in the Mammoth Area. The trail starts near the Golden Gate south of Mammoth, and traverses through big open sagebrush meadows. Large peaks of the southern end of the Gallatin Range are visible…

  • Bunsen Peak and Osprey Falls

    Bunsen Peak and Osprey Falls

    Bunsen Peak and Osprey Falls in Yellowstone National Park are two great destinations that can be done separately or paired together. Bunsen Peak offers some great views of the Mammoth area and Swan Lake Flat with great golden rock formations along the way. Osprey Falls is a steep affair down into Sheepeater Canyon with a fantastic waterfall…

  • Black Sand Geyser Basin

    Black Sand Geyser Basin

    Black Sand Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park is a smaller geyser basin near Old Faithful that features Emerald Pool and Sunset Lake. This collection of springs and geysers has a family-friendly boardwalk that is great and accessible for anyone and everyone. An early start is recommended at any of the geyser basins in the Old Faithful area…