The first hike that we did was the Rocky Point Nature Trail. This hike was about two miles in length. We took the wrong turn at the end of our hike and ended up in a campground, but we eventually found our way back. There are signs to mark the trail, but the lettering is quite faded and you really need to pay attention to where you are going!
This trail is interesting because there was a fire that devastated the area in 2003, about twelve years ago. It was interesting to see how the landscape changed as we walked in and out of areas that were affected by the fire. The hike also has really nice views of Lake MacDonald and mountain peaks in the distance.
With half of my siblings
Lucy slept...
…and slept on this hike!
The second hike that we took was in the afternoon, after my dad and sister L arrived. We all went to Hidden Lake Overlook, which is just above the Visitors Center at Logan Pass. My brother C was jokingly complaining that we weren't doing a real hike, because part of it was a boardwalk, but it definitely counts. Sam liked the boardwalk, actually, and said that he felt like he was walking on the Great Wall of China.
J and I think that this is the most scenic hike that we have ever taken in our lives. The drive up to the Visitors Center (on Going-to-the-Sun-Road) was stunning, too. Everywhere we looked on there was something beautiful to see: majestic peaks, wildflowers, cascading streams, a lake. We even saw a hoary marmot on the trail! I hope we get to come back and hike in this beautiful area again.
This is a picture I took outside the window of our car as we drove on Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Lucy slept for part of this hike, too!
It was hard to hold a casual conversation with such amazing views surrounding us on every angle!
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