Enjoying Logan Pass Summit
by Robert Bales
Title
Enjoying Logan Pass Summit
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Robert Bales
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Description
It was a beautiful day at the summit of Logan Pass and many people were enjoying the sites!
Logan Pass (elevation 6,646 ft (2,026 m)) is located along the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park, in the U.S. state of Montana. It is the highest point on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.The Logan Pass Visitor Center is open during the summer season just east of the pass. The pass is a popular starting point for hiking and backpacking trips. The most popular trail is the Highline Trail which heads north along the west side of the continental divide, through an area known as the Garden Wall, due to the proliferation of wildflowers which grow there during the summer.Just east of the pass, an area known as Big Drift often records over 100 feet (30 m) of snowfall, much of which has been pushed over the continental divide by the prevailing westerly winds during the winter. The pass is closed during the winter due to avalanche hazards and the virtual impossibility of keeping the Going-to-the-Sun Road open, yet is generally open from the end of May until mid October.A record wind gust was recorded at Logan Pass on April 9, 2014, of 139 miles per hour. The pass was closed at that time. "The previous record gust recorded at Logan Pass was 133 mph, on Dec. 13, 2006. The average wind speed during the hour the record gust was recorded was 66 mph."[1]The pass provides an excellent vantage point to view wildlife. A visitor is almost guaranteed to spot a mountain goat as they have become adjusted to summertime human visitation. At Logan Pass, Reynolds Mtn and Clements Mountain tower over fields of wildflowers that carpet the ground throughout the summer. Waves of yellow glacier lilies pushing up through the snow are quickly replaced by a variety of alpine plants adapted to this harsh, but spectacularly beautiful, habitat. Mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and the occasional grizzly bear lumbering through the meadows offer spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities.Logan Pass is the highest elevation (6640ft.) reachable by car in the park. It is extremely popular with visitors and the parking lot is generally full between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Consider visiting this destination by using the free shuttles to avoid limited parking, or plan to visit early or late in the day if possible. Early morning light on the mountains provides excellent photographs and the chances to see wildlife are greater before the crowds arrive. Hiking two of the area's most popular trails, the Hidden Lake trail and the Highline trail, is the perfect way to build an appetite for a late supper back at camp or your hotel.
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September 19th, 2014
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Comments (18)
Kay Brewer
This is a majestic scene, Robert! Great capture! Congratulations on your lovely work reaching more than 1000 views! LF
Robert Bales replied:
It sure is a great place and thanks for the congrats and comments!! Thanks for the LF!!
Kay Brewer
Wow, living in Florida now, I sure miss my mountains. Great shot, Robert. Congratulations on reaching over 500 views! l/f
Olahs Photography
Fabulous capture of that magnificent scene Robert!!! Showing the visitors on the trail adds even more interest to the wonderful shot!! Love this!!! F/L
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Olah for the wonderful review and yes it sure is a special place. Thanks for the FL!
Bob and Nadine Johnston
CONGRATULATIONS on your FEATURE in ALL SEASONS Landscapes ... Presenting finest and best quality of Original Artwork
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much for the feature and great comments! We should be heading South in a few weeks.
Kathleen K Parker
Lovely scene, and with snow, too, Bob! I like that you have the walkers in the composition, too.