There are hand-crank audio stations that will appeal to younger kids. Take this easy path to learn about the unique flora and fauna, and some of the animals found in the area. Wildlife spotted: Bighorn sheep, mountain goats, marmot, ground squirrels, grizzly bears (in the far, far distance) Do not hike alone and make noise when you hike to let wildlife know you’re near. Loud kids…or loud adults, whatever suits you.Rain gear like a compact, packable poncho.A hat is a must when hiking the Hidden Lake Overlook Trail – there is no shade. Bring bear spray and consider attaching a bell to your backpack as an added measure to make noise.Plenty of snacks or lunch food (bring more than you think you’ll need).They were able to filter spring water on the hike!) Plenty of water (I saw a family with a GRAYL GeoPress Water Purifier Bottle and I was so envious.Sturdy footwear (your feet may get wet on trails covered in snow), and I’m talking sturdier than the running shoes I wore!.Follow the national park’s guidelines for what to bring: You need to be prepared even for an “easy” hike. Related post: For the days you don’t plan on hiking, here are some things to do near Glacier National Park. What kind of scenery are you looking for? Waterfalls? Glaciers? Read trail descriptions to learn which trail takes you to the kinds of things you want to see.For instance, mountain goats and bighorn sheep are known to roam Logan Pass, and I can vouch for that! If you want to see wildlife, determine what it is you hope to see and head to the part of the park that is known for them.Not only look at the distance of a trail, but the level difficulty. Be honest about your abilities and fitness level.My recommendations for things to consider when looking for the right trails for you and your group or family:
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More about how to do the Floral Park Traverse.īelow: This map marks hikes that have been featured on so far, including several in Glacier Park – Select full screen to expand, zoom in for more detail, or click on a marker for a link to the post.With more than 700 miles of trails – many in remote backcountry – planning a hike in Glacier National Park is overwhelming to a first-time visitor (at least, it was for me). My best backpacking trip in Glacier Park.Īrguably the best on-trail hike in Glacier Park. Map of the area between Logan Pass and Lake McDonald.Ī traverse from Many Glacier to Siyeh Bend. Photo Tour of our Floral Park Traverse.īest viewed on a larger screen – Be sure to read the captions. The day after completing the Floral Park Traverse, Murray and I climbed Heaven’s Peak. The photos are best viewed on a big screen – be sure to read the captions! Take the Photo Tour to learn more about our route and see what we experienced. I could give you the blow by blow, but I’m going to let the pictures do the talking on this one. We started off hiking a 3-mile trail from Logan Pass to the outlet of Hidden Lake (1 hour), followed by 6.5 miles of off-trail hiking with plenty of breaks (7.5 hours – the most awesome part of our day), and then finished by walking the 9.5 mile trail from Comeau Pass down to Lake McDonald (a 3-hour slog – the least awesome part). The hike was amazing – perfect weather, a very fit & fun group, and some of the best scenery in the country. Early Monday morning we drove up to Logan Pass to meet Peter, Aidan, and their friend Jennifer at 6 am. My friend Murray (in one car), my daughter Amy, and I (in another car) drove from Helena, dropped a car at Lake McDonald Sunday evening, then drove the other car over to St. Aidan and Peter guided us through my new favorite place in the park – the Sperry Glacier area. Then this past week (8/5/19) six of us, including John’s wife Aidan and her son Peter, enjoyed the fantastic “Floral Park Traverse” from Logan Pass to Lake McDonald. In 2016 I hiked from Many Glacier to Siyeh Bend with my friend John (see link below: “The Skyline Experience”) – an incredible 17-mile traverse along a ridge that eventually took us up and over Mt. I’ve enjoyed rubbing elbows with thousands of hikers on the popular trails in Glacier Park, but two of my best experiences in the park have been traverses. They’re definitely not for everyone, but if you’re up to the challenge the pay-off can be tremendous. The length of the traverses (often over 15 miles), an unwillingness to hike off-trail on rugged terrain, and the inconvenience of doing a shuttle are factors that discourage many people from attempting them. 
The goal of a traverse may be to bag a peak(s) or experience a special place not seen by the masses. In hiker lingo, a “traverse” is a longer point-to-point journey that often involves a significant amount of off-trail hiking over steep rocky slopes and/or bush-whacking.
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