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Old 06-27-2015, 11:11 PM   #276
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Did Crypt Lake as well about a week ago and the trail is in great shape. A must do if in Waterton.

Skip Bear's Hump. It's short, steep, and absolutely packed with people. You can do much better there.

Headed down afterwards to Glacier in Montana and did the Iceberg Lake and Grinnell Glacier trails.

Iceberg is completely clear of snow on the trail and there are still tons of bergs in the lake.

Grinnell trail has a couple snow crossings. A couple can be walked around but the others can be traversed fairly easily. Be cautious, use an ice axe if you have it, and you'll be fine. Of note, there was a mama Grizzly and two Cubs in the area. We saw them below a cliff face from us so be vigilant for bears if you do the trail.

For quick, easy, hikes check out Red Rock in Waterton. Skip the trail that goes up either side as you see next to nothing. As long as the waters not too high you can rock hop up the canyon the length of the trail. Much better experience and you avoid the kids and tourists.

Avalanche Gorge in Glacier if you're doing the Going to the Sun road. Super easy walk that takes you through a cedar forest to a pretty sweet Creek Canyon.

Going to the Sun is already crazy even midweek. The Logan Pass parking lot is worse than Chinook Centre at Christmas time. If you're looking to do Skyline, wake up hella early.

I haven't posted too much of my hikes lately and I'll try to be more on it for CP. Hoping to get out to Ghost River this weekend. Any suggestions for there?
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