Swiftcurrent Mountain Fire Lookout in Glacier NP
May 17, 2020 11:10:10 #
This is a set of photos I took on my hike to the Fire Lookout on top of Swiftcurrent Mountain in Glacier.
1. Heavens Peak rising up in the distance. This peak is visible during the entire hike.
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2. Backpackers leaving Granite Park Chalet.
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3. Granite Park from a distance.
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4. Clouds spilling over the continental divide.
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5. Fire lookout on top of Swiftcurrent Mountain.
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6. Many Glacier Valley. In my opinion one of the best views in Glacier.
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7. Sedimentary rock layers from the bottom of an ancient sea bed.
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8. Hail piled against my tent & a stream running through my campsite after a severe thunderstorm. I was hiding in my car.
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May 17, 2020 11:15:37 #
May 17, 2020 11:19:12 #
Tazzy wrote:
Great series
Really great shots. I love Glacier NP. #6 here is my favorite.
May 17, 2020 11:27:01 #
May 17, 2020 11:34:35 #
May 17, 2020 11:41:41 #
Wonderful shots!! Congratulations. This next month (hopefully with no more lock down) I will be in Glacier for my fifth summer. Your photos whetted my appetite and I specifically want to explore Swiftcurrent Valley. A friend says that they are goin to be doing road work on the Many Glacier road. I hope it doesn't prevent me from getting to Swiftcurrent and Grinnell Valleys. What a sublime place Glacier is. Do you have any insight on the road status next month?
May 17, 2020 11:45:31 #
May 17, 2020 11:56:10 #
adamsg wrote:
Wonderful shots!! Congratulations. This next month (hopefully with no more lock down) I will be in Glacier for my fifth summer. Your photos whetted my appetite and I specifically want to explore Swiftcurrent Valley. A friend says that they are goin to be doing road work on the Many Glacier road. I hope it doesn't prevent me from getting to Swiftcurrent and Grinnell Valleys. What a sublime place Glacier is. Do you have any insight on the road status next month?
Glad you liked the photos Adam. I agree, Glacier is a amazing place. I've taken 3 two week vacations there and can't wait to go back. As for your question about the Many Glacier Road construction. It doesn't sound promising. Here's an article I found about it. https://flatheadbeacon.com/2019/12/15/major-repairs-planned-rugged-many-glacier-road-2020/
May 17, 2020 11:57:56 #
Delderby wrote:
Thoroughly enjoyed these shots - thanks. 
Thanks Delderby! Glad you like the shots.
May 17, 2020 11:59:26 #
cameraf4 wrote:
Really great shots. I love Glacier NP. #6 here is my favorite.
Thanks cameraf4! I feel the same way about Glacier. Great park!
May 17, 2020 17:02:16 #
Thanks for the road construction article. It may put a kink in my plans for Swiftcurrent.
May 18, 2020 07:44:58 #
May 18, 2020 08:47:05 #
Awesome! A few years ago, we hiked the Highline Trail up to Swiftcurrent, then down Swiftcurrent to Many Glacier. Easily the most scenic hike I have ever experienced. Would love to do it again. I remember a sign as we left Granite Chalet and headed up to Swiftcurrent - "Bear Activity In Area" -- YIKES! We saw a moose, but no bears. You photos are great, thanks for the memories!
May 18, 2020 09:59:28 #
May 18, 2020 10:15:10 #
Your images are beautiful and show me just how much I missed when I was there! I did as much as I could, and was pleased with what I saw. I don't think it's possible to really be disappointed in Glacier.
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