Another incredible, perfect, amazing day. We left the cabin at 7:30 am (which was
too late!) and we got to Logan Pass at 8:30 and there were no parking spots but
we totally lucked out and found a spot about 1/3 of the mile down the eastern
hill of the Logan Pass Visitor Center.
After hiking up the hill and taking a bathroom break at the Visitor
Center, we began the 11.6-mile Highline Trail, the #1 rated trail in all of
Glacier National Park.
The hike started out relatively flat and followed the Continental Divide as well as the Going-to-the-Sun Road (starting on a fairly narrow ledge).
The hike started out relatively flat and followed the Continental Divide as well as the Going-to-the-Sun Road (starting on a fairly narrow ledge).
The flowers were
stunning. The views were stunning. The weather was stunning. We followed that trail for about 3.5 miles
then took a break and ate cherries. The clouds settled into the valley and almost looked like a white river.
A little farther along the trail we stopped in time to see two big horn sheep. We looked at them for a while and I swear I had a target on my shirt because the big one just seemed to follow me wherever I went. It was honestly, a little bit unnerving.
We saw chipmunks everywhere and they were super friendly.
A little farther along the trail we stopped in time to see two big horn sheep. We looked at them for a while and I swear I had a target on my shirt because the big one just seemed to follow me wherever I went. It was honestly, a little bit unnerving.
We saw chipmunks everywhere and they were super friendly.
About .8 miles from the Granite Park Chalet, we came upon a marmot who
was bold and friendly.
At the top of the Chalet, we were able to buy some junk food – candy bars, chips, etc. and we just sat and enjoyed the view. At that point we’d been hiking 7.6 miles (excluding the .35 from the car to the trailhead.)
At the top of the Chalet, we were able to buy some junk food – candy bars, chips, etc. and we just sat and enjoyed the view. At that point we’d been hiking 7.6 miles (excluding the .35 from the car to the trailhead.)
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The rest
of the trail – the Loop Trail – was 4 miles, all downhill. And it was a steep
downhill – the kind that hurts your shins.
We hiked to The Loop Trail head, and hit the 12-mile mark. We were able to jump on a shuttle that took us back to the Logan Pass Visitor Center and all we had left was the short walk back to our car – all in about 12.5 miles and officially, the Bomersbach’s LONGEST HIKE EVER!
We hiked to The Loop Trail head, and hit the 12-mile mark. We were able to jump on a shuttle that took us back to the Logan Pass Visitor Center and all we had left was the short walk back to our car – all in about 12.5 miles and officially, the Bomersbach’s LONGEST HIKE EVER!
We had 30 miles to drive on the Going-to-the-Sun Road but it
was the clearest, most beautiful day so far so it was great to be able to see
everything. Immediately past the Western
Entrance, we stopped at the West Glacier Café for chicken strips (Ryan) and
BLTs for the rest of us. It was, of
course, delicious. We walked into the small grocery store next door to grab a
few things then it was back to our cabin to FINALLY relax. My fit bit currently reads 35,256 steps (14.9
miles).
What a perfectly amazing day in
every way. I do NOT want to go back to
Dallas…ever.
P.S. I think this is the best hike we've ever done.
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