Billy's Hiking Hauntshttp://www.billyinglacierpark.com/billys-hiking-haunts/Billy Bowman's picks for terrific hiking in Glacier National ParkMon, 08 Jun 2009 15:52:00 +0000Copyright Glacier National Park Fund. All Rights Reserved.en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Huckleberry Nature TrailBilly BowmanSun, 07 Jun 2009 12:39:00 +0000http://www.billyinglacierpark.com/billys-hiking-haunts/2009/6/7/huckleberry-nature-trail.html351259:3907840:4116160Huckleberry Nature Trail-Self guided nature trail provides lessons on Fire Ecology and great views of the Livingston Range.

Round Trip Mileage: 2 miles

Elevation Change:300 ft

Trailhead: Signed parking lot just before old entrance station on Camas Road

Herd Members: Bring the whole herd

CLICK HERE for the trail status of hikes in the Lake McDonald area

CLICK HERE to view the map of the Lake McDonald area

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]]>http://www.billyinglacierpark.com/billys-hiking-haunts/rss-comments-entry-4116160.xmlAvalanche Lake TrailBilly BowmanSun, 07 Jun 2009 12:28:00 +0000http://www.billyinglacierpark.com/billys-hiking-haunts/2009/6/7/avalanche-lake-trail.html351259:3907840:4116133Avalanche Lake-Temperate rainforest to glacial cirque, this hike has it all!

Round Trip Mileage: 4 miles

Elevation Change: 500 ft

Trailhead: Avalanche Gorge Bridge on Trail of the Cedars

Herd Members: Bring the whole herd

CLICK HERE for the trail status of hikes in the Lake McDonald area

CLICK HERE to view the map of the Lake McDonald area

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Apgar Lookout-Outstanding views of the McDonald Valley and a great lunch spot!



Round Trip Mileage:

6 miles

Elevation Change: 1,835 ft

Trailhead: Take the first left past the West Entrance and follow road 1.5 miles beyond Quarter Circle Bridge

Herd Members: Kids may have trouble keeping up with Nanny

CLICK HERE for the trail status of hikes in the Lake McDonald area

CLICK HERE to view the map of the Lake McDonald area

CLICK HERE to view the map of the entire park

]]>http://www.billyinglacierpark.com/billys-hiking-haunts/rss-comments-entry-4116123.xmlNorth McDonald CreekBilly BowmanThu, 28 May 2009 12:26:00 +0000http://www.billyinglacierpark.com/billys-hiking-haunts/2009/5/28/north-mcdonald-creek.html351259:3907840:4116128North McDonald Creek-Beat the heat! A shady trail with waterfalls, wildflowers and towering trees.

Round Trip Mileage: 5 miles

Elevation Change: 400 ft

Trailhead: Cross the bridge at the head of Lake McDonald and begin at the signed parking lot on the right

Herd Members: Bring the whole herd

CLICK HERE for the trail status of hikes in the Lake McDonald area

CLICK HERE to view the map of the Lake McDonald area

CLICK HERE to view the map of the entire park

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