Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Sisters' Trip: Day 4 - Highline Trail (Glacier National Park)

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Highlights:

- Activity of the day: We went on the hands-down-most-gorgeous hike that I have ever been on in my entire life. We hiked the Highline Trail from Logan Pass to The Loop. The 11.6 mile trail followed the edge of a series of mountains. We hiked at 7000 feet for most of the hike, cresting at the Granite Park Chalet. After arriving at the top, we plummeted 2,200 feet in 4 miles to arrive at The Loop. This trail is utterly amazing - flowered meadows and plentiful wildlife are found around each bend.


- Animals of the day: Mountain Goats, Bighorn Sheep, Marmots, Pika, White-Tailed Bucks and...a GRIZZLY (from our car with no time for pictures)!


- Question of the day (asked multiple times): "Where are your parents?"