DESTINATION Scenic Point - Glacier 1 Photoset
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| Hiking | 1.62 Miles |
297 AEG |
| | Hiking | 1.62 Miles | 39 Mns | | 2.49 mph |
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| no partners | | Glacier Day 6
One more bonus hike on our way out of the park.
I hiked up to Appistoki falls. The trailhead is not well marked in terms of driving, and this one is clearly one of the lesser travelled trails.
The beginning of the hike goes through a fir tree graveyard--many of the trees dead or dying from bark beetles or some other disease.
Just before the falls, the trail climbs steeply. Unfortunately, the trail is on the wrong side of the drainage for a good view of the falls, which are hidden behind an inaccessible corner that allows only a glimpse of the upper part of the falls.
On the way back, I just followed the creek rather than the trail for a section, and came across some nice cascades, which turned out to be the highlight of this hike.
Eventually, I popped back on to a road the led back to the TH, and passed an NPS "bear trap." I don't think it was "set"--just being stored in the area, but who knows.
In terms of Glacier hikes, this one probably had the least appeal, and I would recommend using your time to explore other areas of the park instead. |
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