Hiking in Glacier’s Grandeur
Program #2224
6/15-6/ 21; 6/22-6/28; 6/29-7/5; 7/13-7/19; 8/10-8/16; 8/17-8/23; 8/24-8/30; 8/31-9/6; 9/7-9/13; 9/14-9/20; 9/21-9/27; 9/28-10/4
Glacier National Parks incredible landscapes will be your classroom for two magnificent field trip days into the treasured Crown of the Continent ecosystem. During naturalist-led hikes, study wildlife in its natural setting and learn about icons of the wild: grizzlies and wolves. Explore Going-To-The-Sun Highway that stretches through the Park and crosses the Continental Divide. Discover the beauty and diversity of Glaciers flora from wildflowers in the meadows to berries on the mountainsides. Hear stories of early park rangers and Montana's explorers, trappers, miners and scientists who were drawn to this land of shining mountains with its unique history and magical charm.
Three hikes of 3-5 miles at moderate pace with stops along the way; uneven terrain; elevation gains of 500'-1,000'. Maximum elevation 7,000' to the top of Going-To-The-Sun Highway.