I went up to Glacier National Park and actually had my
wallet this time. Of course, I got there so early, the entrance station wasn’t
open. Drove right through. Made it up to Logan Pass through the smoke and haze
resulting from the fires in MT and elsewhere.
The last time I was here, I hiked up to Hidden Lake
Overlook. It is 1.5 miles each way (uphill mostly to that point, mostly
downhill on the way back). This was the first hike I have taken since getting
my left knee replaced.
The trail was wet in places because there were still ice
fields hanging around and sending their water down the hills (along the trail).
The trail wasn’t particularly steep, but the stairs at the start and ending
were the hardest part. The steps were very tall and inconsistent.
Saw a lovely marmot (nicknamed Manny the Marmot by someone
watching him at the same time).
Finally got to Hidden Lake Overlook. The crowd was
incredible. Too many people! The last time, I couldn’t see the lake because of
the smoke from the GNP fire nearby. This time, the smoke was starting to come
up to Logan Pass when I got there and increased as I was leaving.
I’m not sure how much longer the skies above Logan Pass will
remain clear. The smoke seems to be increasing going north. But I had a good,
although extremely slow, hike. Great way to celebrate my birthday!
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