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Hidden lake hike12/29/2023 ![]() Returning to our motel at the end of the day, we took the time to explore Lake McDonald Lodge, another historic hotel built in 1913 as an attractive destination for newly mobile automobile owners and train passengers, who could use their new transportation for a vacation in the park. Hidden Lake Overlook is a must-do hike in Glacier Park Travel along the Going-to-the-Sun road, see alpine meadows, majestic peaks, and unforgettable. Once at Avalanche Lake, we were treated to a stunning panorama of the surrounding mountains and waterfalls. The colors of the stones in the creek added to the picturesque sight as we hiked on to the lake. We were joined by a very friendly squirrel who had perfected the fine art of begging!ĭriving 16 miles back towards Lake McDonald, we arrived at the Avalanche Lake Trailhead, where Avalanche Creek was quite a sight as it tumbled down the mountain. On the return trip, the Big Horn Sheep were out enjoying the sun.Īnother hiker was kind enough to snap a final photo of us as we left Hidden Lake and headed back down the trail to Logan Pass.ĭescending, there was a marvelous view of Reynolds Mountain.Īs we were enjoying the wildflowers and vistas, we failed to notice the distant clouds creeping up the valley! These clouds carried quite a punch and would deliver enough snow to close the Going to the Sun Road the following day.īefore getting back in the car to drive to our next hike, we decided to have our lunch. The lake was just as lovely at lake level, the perfect place to have a morning snack and enjoy our beautiful surroundings. The aptly named Bear Hat Mountain dominated the skyline as it loomed over the lake.Īs we approached the lake the meadows near the trail were covered in bear grass which has tall, white, pompon flowers. Starting the descent, we had the feeling that we were being observed, and to our amazement, another goat appeared! We had the trail to ourselves as we continued on to the best parts of this hike. The trail had been relatively crowded up to the overlook, but most tourists/hikers did not walk beyond it. We kept thinking that the views could not get much better than this! When we reached Logan Pass two goats were resting on a rock, as if waiting for us.Ī small climb which was enough to warm us on a chilly morning carried us to the Hidden Lake Overlook. The mountain goats had managed to avoid us previously, but not so today. By morning the next day, the pass would be closed due to snow!Īs we prepared for our hike to Hidden Lake we (again) struck the hiking pose that the sign seemed to require! The trail would skirt around to the left of Clements Mountain, before us. What we did not know was that this would be our last sunny day. Hidden Lake (5,733 ft) lies in the cirque east of the main and southerly summit. Alternatively, the peak can be climbed from its north ridge. Leaving Lake McDonald Lodge to drive 21 miles back up the mountain, we returned to Logan Pass for our first of two hikes this day. A short, easy scramble and/or bootpath to the summit leads from the notch on the south. Mileage: Hidden Lake 6 miles Avalanche Lake 6.2 miles
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