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Distinctly Montana Summer 2020

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w w w . d i s t i n c t l y m o n t a n a . c o m 13 While Avalanche Lake sits in the low-lying valley of the park, a hike to HIDDEN LAKE takes you to the top of Lo- gan Pass. To get there, drive up Going-to-the-Sun Road and park at the Logan Pass Visitor's Center. Set out on the well-marked trail behind the visitor's center to make your way to the overlook. The trail starts on a wide, wooden boardwalk that keeps hikers above the fragile alpine ecosystem present at the top of Logan Pass. As you hike, keep your eyes peeled for wildflowers, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, marmots, and more. As you near the overlook, the goats (typically present in the rock formations on the right side of the trail) are particularly photogenic, but remember to keep your distance! The outlook itself offers sweeping views of Hidden Lake in the valley below. If you'd like to hike down to the water, keep going past the boardwalk, and make your way down the remaining 1,000 feet of switchbacks and rough trail. SPECS: 2.7 miles round trip with 540 feet of elevation gain. Bathrooms are available at Logan Pass Visitor's Center. INSIDER TIP: Parking is competitive at Logan Pass, so get an early start. Also, remember to pack layers, since it can be windy and unseasonably chilly at the top of the pass. Finally, the Hidden Lake Overlook trail begins with some large, uphill steps on the boardwalk. Don't let this discourage you, though. The trail evens out once it reaches elevation. Hidden Lake Overlook Hidden Lake Trail 2 HIDDEN LAKE OVERLOOK

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