I did a summer hike on the 11-mile highline trail in Glacier National Park. This hike starts at the summit of Logan Pass on the Going to the Sun Road and runs to the Loop, a popular parking and scenic area below. We parked at the Loop and took the park bus to Logan Pass. This is one of the more popular trails in the park, but many people only venture a few miles down it. We hiked the entire length.
All photos are my original works.
At the start is a narrow section with a drop off to the road below. There is a guide chain to hold onto. This section is not too long. However, a few years ago, a hiker got trapped by a bear on it and had to scramble below the trail off of the drop off!
From there, most of the hike is impressive views. While there is some climbing, since it starts high, much of the trail is flat or downhill.
There is no lack of scenery.
Wildflowers are in abundance during summer.
As are animals, such as Mountain Goats. This one has a tracking collar for research purposes.
Cairns are common across rock fields. This one held an extra detail.
Marmots are common this high as well. Do not leave a pack sitting around near marmots. They will chew into it rather quickly.
The landscape offers varying features as you descend. Including this rockier area that had some small pines.
Waterfalls and water crossings are typical in the spring and summer. They are created by snow melt and dry up more in the fall.
As we descended, deer became more common, especially in the early evening hours.
The views never really stop.
You can hike the Highline trail from the opening of the Going to the Sun Road late June (usually around June 21) until its closure in the fall (usually in early October). But always first check the trail conditions and bear warnings for closures.
I hope you enjoyed my photo tour of the Glacier National Park Highline Trail. I did multiple hikes in the park and will be posting them as part of my Glacier Park Photo Tour Series.
Here are other posts in the Glacier Park Photo Series:
Highline Trail Glacier National Park: Glacier Park Photo Tour #1
13 Miles in Glacier, Gunsight Pass to Sperry Chalet: Glacier Park Photo Tour #2
2 Nights at The Backcountry Sperry Chalet: Glacier Park Photo Tour #3
Would You Climb the Stone Stairs? Glacier Park Hike to Sperry Glacier: Glacier Park Photo Tour #4
Grinell Glacier Hike in Glacier National Park: Glacier Park Photo Tour #5
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