![]() ![]() Carry bear spray and keep a conversation going with fellow hikers in order to alert bear of your presence.Ībout those bear bells: We were told by a park ranger to leave those bear bells at home. ![]() Both of these bear sightings were between Granite Park Chalet and the Loop. A black bear crossed the trail in front of us (keep reading to learn more) and several other hikers told us that they spotted a grizzly bear. It’s also possible to see black bear or grizzly bear. Since we finished earlier than the main crowd, we did not have to wait in line for the shuttle to Logan Pass. But Kara and I hike fast, so within a few miles, we passed many of the hikers and were almost on our own. At first, the hiking trail was a crowded. Even at this relatively early hour, there were only a handful of parking spaces still available. We parked at Logan Pass, hiked to the Loop, and took the shuttle back to Logan Pass. There are no bathrooms or potable water at the Loop. However, the advantage of parking here is that once you are done your hike, you do not have to wait for the shuttle to take you back to your car. The drive takes about 15 minutes to get to Logan Pass, so the earliest you will start the hike will be just after 9 am. However, the first shuttle does not arrive at the Loop until roughly 8:30 or 8:45 am, so you will have to wait quite some time to get to Logan Pass. To get a parking spot, you will need to arrive early (before 7:30 am). The Loop has a smaller parking lot that can accommodate roughly 20 cars. ![]() Doing it in this direction makes it a more enjoyable, overall downhill hike. Most people start at Logan Pass and end at the Loop. This hike can be done in either direction. Take advantage of the free park shuttle to get back to your car. The Highline Trail is a point-to-point hike. If you will be visiting the park during the spring and summer months, you will need a timed entry ticket to drive Going-to-the-Sun Road. When to go: This hike is open when Going-to-the-Sun Road is open, usually late June/early July to the middle of October. These hiking stats are for the Highline Trail, starting at Logan Pass and ending at the Loop, without any detours. ![]()
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