Whatever happened afterwards was a blur because I turned around, caught of glimpse of it, and speed walked the rest of the way and left everyone else to be eaten. When we thought all was clear and that we could relax, we found out it was directly behind us and moving toward us. Once it was time to leave the park, we made noise and left in a big group just in case we ran into it again. And while we were looking in one direction, someone walking by alerted us that it had literally just crossed the path we were on while we were looking the other way. I saw the tiniest glimpse of it going through some trees before I lost sight of it. We happened to constantly hear about the bear before we actually spotted it. Wildlife on the Trail That little dot to the left and past the water is our bear. Next time I have to go much farther and I’ll be prepared.Īlong the hike through meadows, you’ll see mountains every which way you look. It was all worth it in the end to watch the sun go down while also having a perfect view of the lake. The Hidden Lake Trail is only 2.8 miles roundtrip but my goodness did it feel like an eternity. I actually read that the boardwalk is meant to keep hikers above the snow, which is a plus! However, I was surprised to see how long it went on. If you have a miniature bladder like me, I recommend using the bathrooms right next to the parking lot before starting your hike.Īs I mentioned, I didn’t know what to expect on this trail so I wasn’t all the way surprised when it involved steps and a wooden planked walking path (aka a boardwalk). We drove along Going-to-the-Sun Road before arriving at Logan Pass. If you brought it with you, take it with you and dispose of it responsibly. And frozen things definitely aren’t breaking down or decomposing any time soon. That tissue you leave in the outdoors can be ingested by wildlife, or will simply freeze in certain temperatures. Tissue isn’t going to disintegrate as quickly as you think it will and let’s not discuss the people who don’t even bury it. No exceptions.Īlthough I’ve never done it, I thought that burying something as simple as tissue after using the bathroom was okay. Leave No TraceĮverything you brought into the park should be leaving with you. Whether or not you’re with a group, be sure to have your bear spray and if you need to walk through an area where one could be hiding amongst trees or behind something, be sure to make lots of noise so that they know you’re coming. Summer Activities At Whitefish Mountain Resort When you find out a bear is just 20 yards behind you, it’s a different story. And while that sounds cool and exciting, it’s only fun from far away. As you can see from the video above, we had barely put a dent into the hike before we were warned about a bear sighting. Visit for more expert Glacier content and maps that help you decide which trail to run.I also recommend coming equipped with bear spray. This content was created by Jake Bramante of Hike 734. This is a steep descent that can be a challenging addition. Most visitors head back from this overlook, but the trail does continue downward for an additional 1.2 miles to the north side of Hidden Lake. From here, there is also a great view into Sperry Glacier basin. After 1.4 miles, Hidden Lake becomes visible down below at overlook with an interpretive sign. It helps to have a hiking pole or walking stick to be able to navigate the step height.įrom here, the trail continues on dirt, climbing over Hidden Pass where you can often spot mountain goats. They aren't difficult in and of themselves, but were not built at a height to be a simple step for someone shorter than 64 inches. Note that the boardwalk is a series of many steps. The boardwalk heads up turning into stairs that lead toward the glacial moraine that was formed by the glacier that used to sit at the bottom of Clements Mountain. To start this run, head out on the Hidden Lake Trail past the visitor center that starts as asphalt and quickly turns into a raised boardwalk.
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