My last day in Glacier National Park called for at least one more hike with my Colorado friends. The choice was Hidden Lake, but the trail wasn't fully open due to bear activity. We could only hike as far as the overlook, so that's what we did.
The overcast skies of previous days were a distant memory. This was as bluebird of a day as it gets.
The view of Hidden Lake and Bearhat Mountain from the overlook is gorgeous. It was a shame we couldn't hike all the way down to the lake itself, but the view from here is certainly worth the trek.
Crowds were pretty thick -- not surprising on such a stunning day -- but I patiently waited for adequate time and space to capture a panoramic.
The melting snow made the return hike a bit tricky, especially with my cameras. But the expansive view of Logan Pass and beyond to the east definitely takes one's mind off of minor inconveniences.
The peaks of Glacier are truly unique -- as lush up to a certain elevation as those in Rocky Mountain, then suddenly turning as jagged and foreboding as anything in the Tetons.
...this male just across the path.
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