Avalanche Lake Hike West Glacier Montana Hiking

Avalanche Lake hike trail is one of the most popular hikes in Glacier National Park. It's  agentle grade and beautiful destination. 

 Not far from West Glacier entrance.

 Middle Fork of the Flathead River

 Entrance to Glacier National Park

 My sister was able to visit from out of state. The bears were a big attraction for them.

 The Avalanche Lake Trail is located in the Lake McDonald area and begins on the Trail of the Cedars, a boardwalk that winds between boles of huge cedars and cottonwoods to Avalanche Gorge. 

 The trail is 2 miles and gains 500 feet and it's a moderate half day hike!

 Avalanche Lake

There were several waterfalls but hard to see in the photos. It was beautiful!!

 My first time to see this weird thing...a slug of some sorts!

 We had a great hike and can't wait to do it again!!

KALISPELL MAN HIKES ALL GLACIER PARK TRAILS IN ONE SEASON

Kalispell man, Jake Bramante's last hike Lincoln Lake trailhead made him the first person in history to complete all the 734 miles of trails in Glacier National park. Jake Bramante used three pairs of shoes.
Because of the crazy weather in May and June he couldn't access a lot of the trails until late July.

Bramante is 34 years old and a lifelong Montana resident. He carefully planned days on the trails.
Bramante remembered his bear spray and didn't run into any aggressive wildlife except a grouse.

You can follow Bramante's virtual multimedia guide here at www.hike734.

Swan River Trail Head Bigfork, Montana

Swan River Trail Head

Bigfork, Montana

We decided to go the "Swan River Trail Head" it was a beautiful day for a walk. Lots of people walking their dogs and bike riding. We got to see some kayakers at the head of the "Wild Mile" and go down the river.

You can start the trailhead right in the town of Bigfork that once was the old highway to the Swan Valley. The trailhead is at the east end of Grand avenue, a couple of blocks up the hill past the Bigfork Inn. 

Great Bear Wilderness hike Skiumah Creek Trail

Off for another hike and this time it's in the Great Bear Wilderness.

The Skiumah Creek trail is 1.9 miles long. It begins at Highway #2 and ends at Skiumah Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding

The Skiumah Trail is very overgrown and brushy in spots. Remember your bear spray. 

The trail was clear in some areas and other areas the brush was higher than your head. Bring your bear spray always. It was worth the bush whacking!

Tree Fungus

We arrived at Skiumah Lake

Danny On Trail Big Mountain Whitefish, Montana Youth Hike

Starting at an elevation of 4464 at the bottom of Big Mountain we took the very popular Danny On Trail, which meanders up the slopes of Big Mountain through blooming wildflowers to the 6,871 summit. The main route is 3.8 miles UP! It's a beautiful hike and great exercise!!

 I didn't see any huckleberries ripe yet. I heard at the base lodge they are ready to pick!

 Looking out at the Flathead Valley and the big lake there is Whitefish Lake. 

 Blooming Bear Grass