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  • Siyeh Pass 2016

    Siyeh Pass 2016

    Hiking Siyeh Pass in Glacier National Park in July and August inevitably leads to incredible amounts of wonderful flowers and this trip, under a cloudless blue sky, did not disappoint. I was hiking with some friends Mary and Baker who had won a hike with me during the annual Backpacker’s Ball that the Glacier Conservancy puts…

  • Climbing Mt. Siyeh

    Climbing Mt. Siyeh

    Mt. Siyeh is one of six summits in Glacier National Park that is over 10,000 ft. It is the easiest of the 10,000 ft peaks to reach and has fantastic views all the way around! A big shout out to Blake Passmore and his Climb Glacier National Park books which are incredibly helpful in finding routes to summits. If…

  • Divide Trail

    Divide Trail

    The Divide Trail in Yellowstone National Park is a steady climb through an older forest along the Continental Divide to an old lookout site. Aside from a brief glimpse at the beautiful Shoshone Lake, it lacks any views you might hope for, including at the site of the old lookout. In between Old Faithful and…

  • Blacktail Deer Creek Trail

    Blacktail Deer Creek Trail

    Blacktail Deer Creek runs through the northern range of Yellowstone National Park. This area features sprawling meadows full of grass, sagebrush, and ponds. It’s perfect habitat for a wide variety of the park’s wildlife. The Blacktail Creek Trail follows the creek across meadows, then down as it cuts through layers of rock to the Yellowstone River.…

  • Pelican Valley Loop

    Pelican Valley Loop

    The Pelican Valley Loop gives you a tour of the enormous, grass expanse of a valley that is the Pelican Valley in Yellowstone National Park. With the slow moving Pelican Creek lazily winding through it’s heart and grasslands surrounding its banks, it’s a perfect habitat for birds, bison, and many other animals large and small.…

  • Rendezvous Mountain

    Rendezvous Mountain

    Rendezvous Mountain via Aerial Tram- 1.3mi / 2.1km This short hike explores the rocky landscapes along the ridgeline of Rendezvous Mountain with endless views in all directions. Start in Teton Village and purchase your ticket for the dramatic tram ride up to the top of Rendezvous Mountain. Incredible views in all directions on the way…

  • Willow Flats

    Willow Flats

    Willow Flats – 3.7mi / 5.9km This level hike along an old freight road (the original road to Yellowstone) passes through riparian and forested habitats. The only elevation gain/loss happens as you drop down from the west lawn of Jackson Lake Lodge. From there the trail traverses below Lunch Tree Hill through a wetland area…

  • Scenic Point 2017 by Mrs. Hike 734

    Scenic Point 2017 by Mrs. Hike 734

    Jake is currently in Yosemite National Park working on his next Hike 734 project.  If you regularly follow his blogs you might have seen me tagging along behind him on his hiking adventures. I won’t be able to join him in Yosemite until August, but that won’t keep me from hitting the trail. I wrapped…

  • Clouds Rest

    Clouds Rest

    Clouds Rest – 12.6mi / 20.3km A long day’s effort rewards you with views stretching in all directions along the long, narrow summit of this granite behemoth. From the trailhead, keep left to the outlet of the lake. You may need to get your feet wet to cross over Tenaya Creek. Once across the creek,…