Do you prefer a camp saw or an axe on a camping trip?

[Kolesar]

11. Belly River and Ptarmigan Tunnel in Glacier NP last year

We started at the "border customs" trailhead and hiked to the ranger station campground, then to Elizabeth Lake campground where we watched an osprey soaring and fishing. On the third day, we climbed 2800 feet to Ptarmigan tunnel then descended to the Many Glacier Campground. We did the climb in clouds and a mist, so there was no sun and heat to slow us down.

The view of the red rock valley climbing Ptarmigan pass was the best. The first day of the hike was pretty super. We hiked through a high prairie of yellow flowers.

This was a trip I had wanted to do for years. I recommend it. I rode the "east side shuttle" back to the car on the fourth day.

Usually, we visit national parks and just go day hiking.

It's on the NE side of the park. Click the map rectangle-link for a special map viewer.

http://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm