It is about the park in general, but for me it marks the first national exposure of the Waterton Glacier Lake Jumping Project. Tbone wrote:we'll be there on the 13th of August - how about you? Boulder Pass and Hole in the Wall, Glacier National Park, …. This is our favorite stretch of this hike, and it is undoubtedly one of the premier Glacier National Park hikes. But for this backpacking trip especially you will want to make sure you keep a bottle of bear spray on you at all times - even when heading off into the woods to use the bathroom. Boulder Peak looms over the top of this amazing place to the west, and the most prominent feature that you can't help but notice is the giant Hole In The Wall Headwall. We actually think the views leading down into the valley are better than the views at the top – a bit backward from a typical hiking experience, but that's what makes it unique! Some rights reserved.
Cross the rock slab and a small gurgling stream (your water source at camp) for about another 5 minutes until you reach the campground. It has 3 very flat (and soft) tent sites, a food prep area that is guarded against the wind by tall pine trees, and a pit toilet that might just have one of the best views in the whole Rocky Mountains (everyone raved about this toilet beforehand and it did not disappoint). While we genuinely love the campgrounds right near Hole-in-the-Wall Falls, we understand that not everyone wants to camp right next to a waterfall. I got 3 weeks until I'm finally back in the back country of our beloved Glacier. Quick View Itinerary. Our feet were numb by the time we crossed the creek! This 1, 200 foot shear wall is where the Hole In The Wall Waterfall plunges over. From the St Mary's visitor center to Apgar at the end of Lake MacDonald is only about 50 miles. Mt Cleveland viewed from Bertha trail. 6 miles from Hole In The Wall Backcountry Campground! From here we continued up hill, the trail meandering through the rock bands to Boulder Pass. Location of the hole in the wall. Seriously, the whole time we were backpacking we couldn't believe how stunning the whole area was. We had to stay at Hawksbill because the campsite at Brown Pass was booked up - traditionally this route camps at either Brown Pass or continues on to the Bowman Lake campsite, which would have cut our mileage down by about four miles. It took us the better part of three or four hours to drive the entire road.
This generally happens when the animal is surprised. This tent by Black Diamond is big enough for 2 people and is meant to be used for mountaineering (meaning it actually packs down quite tightly). I did it about 10 years ago. Hole in the wall glacier national park. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. On the way to our first night of camping, we cooled off in Thunderbird Pond. Bowman Lake Trail (Mile 0 to 7. Our afternoon was spent unpacking all of our gear, double checking our inventory, and then repacking to prepare for the next day. On your hike from the head of Bowman Lake to Brown Pass, you will get fantastic views of the spectacular Hole In The Wall Waterfall. Covering views of the lake, but the campground breaking up the trek is spacious and quiet.
The sun had been out in force, and it was a beautiful day for a walk in the woods. The Hike to Brown Pass and Hole In The Wall.... Trailhead: Bowman Lake Campground (Foot). Due to Montana's fickle weather and this trail's higher elevation, you will definitely want to make sure you are packing plenty of warm clothes and hardier camping gear. CONSIDER PINNING IT! But unlike Boulder Pass, Brown Pass's water source is about a mile away, so please ensure you have enough before stopping for the night. We did it in 2004 (can't believe it was that long ago now) going the opposite way. We especially like this pair by Outdoor Research because they are warm enough to keep your hands cozy on those chilly early mornings, but are not bulky enough to take up too much space in your backpack. 1 miles you will reach the Bowman Lake (Head) Backcountry Campground. The Bowman Lake Trail in Glacier National Park follows the north shore of Bowman Lake. Prepare for hot days, freezing nights, beating sun, and high winds. We are at Boulder on the 14th and hole in the wall on the 15th. They needed a lift back to their car at Kintla Lake, so we agreed that we would all finish the final leg of the hike together and shuttle back to Kintla with each other. Hole-in-the-Wall Falls, Flathead County. You'll have your last chance for gas in St Mary, so make sure you top off. Located in the remote northern wilderness of Glacier Park, this amazing hike begins at the Bowman Lake Campground in the Polebridge - North Fork Area of Glacier National Park.
The incredible views, variety of terrain, wildflowers, waterfalls and peaks… what's not to love?! A 3 hour round trip along gravel roads isn't ideal, but you gotta do what you gotta do. From there, you skirt around the lake, follow a burned forest and a creek that connects the two lakes until you get to the Patrol Cabin and the head of Kintla Lake.
Another day, another early morning. If you keep going on the main trail, it will take you over Boulder Pass and then down to Upper Kintla Lake and will finally terminate at the Kintla Lake Campground (Foot), a mere 20. Backpacking Glacier NP - Kintla to Bowman. In three days (August 30, 2010), there will be a documentary called Glacier National Park – Wild Spaces that will make its debut on the National Geographic Channel. If you plan to do the Boulder Pass Trail later in the season as we did, then you will want to make sure you are packing the right outdoor gear.
The actual lake, however, is worth all that activity, although we do prefer coming into Hole-in-the-Wall through Boulder Pass. Lake Jumpers in attendance: Jessi Adams. So how do you get there? Hole-in-the-wall Glacier, flowing into the Taku River. Likewise, you will want to also bring a stuff sack and paracord/rope when backpacking so you can easily hang all of your food and smelly items once you get to camp. From the ranger station it is just over 14 miles to the Boulder Pass Trailhead, BUT this is on a rougher dirt road so expect this to take between 30-45 minutes. Register now for FREE. Glacier's backcountry camping sites are communal, which makes for a fun time meeting other hikers along the way. This particular trip was the Waterton to Kintla Lake route.
5 miles one-way, so around 35 miles total. In addition to hikers and kayakers sharing the Bowman Lake Campground (Head) with you, you will also be blessed with the company of several whitetail deer that hang around the camp all season long. Off to the left on your trajectory west, be on the lookout for Thunderbird Mountain and its accompanying glacier, and you'll eventually meet up with Bowman Creek and the Hole-in-the-Wall campground to the east. The long valley that you are looking through to the east is the Olson Creek Valley. Campsite view #nature #camping #waterton. Between the two lakes, you will pass through a large grove of larch trees - that, if you time it right in the year (early October), will be a beautiful shade of gold. Know how to tie a bear bag or bring a bear canister.
Joined: Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:40 am. Joined: Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:17 pm. Waterton Lakes and Bertha Lake, WLNP, Alberta. I'm planning on going from Kintla to Goat Haunt all the way back to Logan Pass in a few weeks. 2, 651 ft. Elev Gain. "You never really leave a place you of it you take with you, leaving a part of yourself behind. Still good for a nice dip. This is a view to the east from Brown Pass.
We tied our food in the communal food area of the camp, setup our tents, and promptly rushed into the inviting, crystal clear water of Upper Kintla Lake. So since we were losing daylight we had to head out and climb back up to the pass. Even if you have to work your way up to this bad boy, Hole-in-the-Wall Falls is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the intrepid traveler. Dinner was cooked over the campfire, and for a nightcap we had a serving of the Milky Way in the skies above. While you can usually get away with just a simple bowl and spork (spoon and fork utensil), if you are looking for a full backcountry camping food setup then consider investing in this set by GSI Outdoors. If you go right you will reach the campground, if you go left you will continue on the Boulder Pass Trail, which follows the banks of Kintla Lake for around 6 miles. The hike to Brown Pass is definitely one of the premiere hikes in Glacier Park. While we hope this adventure guide helps you plan the perfect backpacking trip yourself, if you have any further questions please feel free to leave them below or reach out to us directly. It truly is AMAZING!!!!
Joined: Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:01 pm. Luckily, Jetboil stoves are super fast at boiling water - meaning you will be chowing down on that backpacking meal in no time. Eventually these stop as well and you trudge through until you get to the beautiful Upper Kintla Lake campsite. As we kept increasing our elevation the vegetation slowly thinned out.