Creek Along the Hike to Avalanche Lake
Much as I didn’t really feel like going on a hike there is very little I can do here. Most of the important places to see in Glacier National Park have something to do with hikes. While it would have been nice to just drive up to the scenic spot, it would be better if you actually worked hard for it. The hike to Avalanche Lake is not a difficult hike in fact, it starts out very gently through the Trail of the Cedars. The trail would then start ascending but the elevation gain isn’t that big to challenge most hikers. There would be points where the forest would open up and hikers can see the nearby mountains giving you the impression that you must already be close.
Peaceful Creek Along the Hike to Avalanche Lake
It never is. I keep think that the lake has got to be behind this mountain, or the next mountain but it never is. It helps if you hike with people that way it doesn’t feel that long. I got to chat with a lady from Texas and she seemed to be doing much better than I am even if she seemed to be older than me. As for wildlife, I never really saw any large fauna here. There were the occasional squirrels but nothing big like deer, moose or bear even. I think the hiking trail is too busy that it keeps the larger animals away. Then again, I could be wrong. I never got myself those bear spray or noise makers to make them away of your presence. I was just glad that I was never in a situation that I would actually need something like that.
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