Last weekend, we headed north to Glacier National Park for the first time this year - just two days after scenic Going-to-the-Sun Road opened for the season. My mom was visiting from California, and the park always makes for a nice day trip.
This early in the season, the trail up to the Hidden Lake overlook from Logan Pass is still covered in snow. It's not that long or difficult of a hike, but it is fun with the last of winter's white underfoot, summer's sun overhead - and wildlife walking your way. While in the saddle between Mount Reynolds and Clements Mountain, we came across a number of mountain goats that were perfectly content up close to us.
This trip was quick, but with the park in our backyard, there are always plans to return.
See our pictures are here and here.
Distance: 3 miles round trip.
Trailhead: Logan Pass is 34 miles northeast of West Glacier on Going-to-the-Sun Road.
