Shelter from the storm
I've hiked, skied, and paddled across a lot of Glacier National Park, yet somehow have avoided a visit to likely the park’s top attraction – the Highline Trail. What makes the trail special? Well, it starts at Logan Pass, which already is poplar. It gives a birds-eye view of much of the western half of the park. The first half-mile or so has been chipped into vertical rock – with hose-wrapped chains bolted to the rock to offer help. At the end of the trail is the spectacularly-sited and atmospheric Granite Park Chalet, where you can grab a drink or spend the night. Oh – and unlike most other trails in the park, this one is nearly flat for 7 miles then downhill for 4! Since the trail is popular it’s unlikely you’ll have it to yourself, but crowds do space out and solitude is not impossible to find.
