Highland Trail from Logan Pass to The Loop

Glacier National Park, Montana

The Highline Trail from Logan Pass is one of the more popular hikes in Glacier, but it is a bit over 12 miles one way to the Granite Park Chalet and then down to "The Loop" on the Going To The Sun Road. Geri and I got an early start as a cold front was forecast later in the day with wind and rain. First part was behind the Garden Wall so no sun at first.

Looking back towards the Logan Pass area there was a good view of Mount Oberlin (front) and Mount Reynolds (back with clouds). Views like this stayed with us all day!

After getting past the first section with some steep exposure Geri was pretty happy with her progress.

This is looking down from the trail to the road below. Pretty much a drop right down to the road. A fall here would really hurt.

After a few miles we found the sun. Had to share it with a Pika that was just off the trail a few feet. I was happy to see this little guy. I can always find bears, these little guys are often heard but not seen a lot.

The clouds started showing themselves as we got closer to the Granite Park Chalet. They brought a great breeze along as well. It was appreciated cause there isn't any place to get out of the sun along the trail.

Once only the playground of the wealthy, the chalet is still in use for anyone who pre books a night far, far in advance. Bit more rustic than it was in bygone years. It has a place in Montana folklore because of the event almost 50 years ago known as "The Night of the Grizzly" Sure has a pretty view from a great vantage point. Even looks good just as it sits there.

Got really warm in the last few miles. This bridge marks the end of the trail (well a 100 yards from the end anyhow). Got to eat some huckleberries and raspberries that were growing near the trail, saw some great views and Geri finally hiked the Highland Trail. Something we have talked about doing together for over 20 years.