Day 2: Hidden Lake and Highline to Haystack
Surprisingly, I wasn't sore upon waking. I attribute this to the more forgiving nature of the trails in the park. It's definitely a more pleasant jaunt than on any section of the AT I've hiked.
The trail to Hidden Lake is short and easily accessible, which makes it crowded. I used it as my warm up for an afternoon hike on the Highline Trail. At the overlook, there was a mountain goat hanging out in the shade. It was the closest I came to big wildlife.
A quick stop at the car, a peanut butter and banana sandwich and I was on my way.
This trip wouldn't have been complete without a walk on the Highline Trail. The Highline to The Loop was my favorite hike of the 2010 trip to Glacier. A few months later, I got the coordinates of the trailhead tattooed onto the inside of my left forearm. Needless to say, the first few steps were emotional.
Favorite View...
Favorite View...
Lesson learned: The ink was definitely worth it.
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