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12-31-2011, 10:50 AM
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Best Hikes
We love hiking and have been on a lot of diverse types, some are spectacular like Johnson Canyon in Banff National Park Alberta Canada and Inspiration point at Jenny Lake, Grand Tetons National Park and they are truly gorgeous but you are generally surrounded by hordes of other tourists. Here is one hike we happened upon this past summer that quickly became a favorite, very few people, quiet and yet stunning. This one had a trail head in Pine Creek Campground near Livingston Montana. Check out the pics and let us know some of your favorite hikes, we would love to hear your thoughts.
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12-31-2011, 09:28 PM
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One of our favorite hikes, Agnew Lake in the June Lake loop June lake Calif.
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01-12-2012, 08:44 PM
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Livingston Hike
Looks like avery nice hike. We were in that area in the summer of 2010 but arrived from the east on 90, then turned south to go to Red Lodge. Maybe next time.
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01-12-2012, 09:05 PM
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PharOe,
Beautiful pics..., and in many cases one has to "hike" to see some of the more spectacular views.
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snip....... let us know some of your favorite hikes, we would love to hear your thoughts.
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The summer of 2020 I returned to an area that I have hiked on a number of occasions over the years..., here are a couple of pics from my 2010 hike around the Porcupine Mountains in Michigan's UP:
The following pic was taken a few years ago while backpacking the same area, but in less than desirable weather ....:
Bob
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01-12-2012, 10:18 PM
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Alot of steps by the time you even get to the tower and then need to climb it at the Porkies.
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01-13-2012, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by dalenoel
snip.......then need to climb it at the Porkies.
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Dale,
But as you know, the view is worth it...........,
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01-13-2012, 09:44 AM
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The best hike is a PAY HIKE :hihi:
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01-13-2012, 11:40 AM
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Now try Maligine Canyon in Jasper... park at the 5th bridge and walk up to the tea house ... Plan for atleast 4 hours... I love it and do it every time I am there.
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01-13-2012, 03:17 PM
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Amazing pics Phar0e and Bob!
Bob, Looks like you will be in pretty good shape for that epic hike coming up!
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01-13-2012, 10:39 PM
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No doubt about!!!!
(although our best hike will be on the back of an elephant in Thailand!)
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01-14-2012, 08:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Seann45
Now try Maligine Canyon in Jasper... park at the 5th bridge and walk up to the tea house ... Plan for atleast 4 hours... I love it and do it every time I am there.
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We canoed on maligime lake two summers ago. It truly is spectacular We will have to do that hike for sure next time.
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01-14-2012, 12:45 PM
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01-15-2012, 01:35 PM
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All these beautiful pictures is making me wish summer was here. I hear you about some of the crowded trails such as those around the Grand Tetons (my favorite place). What I've found though is once you get past the first mile on those trails...the crowd things pretty quickly. Whenever I see someone starting at the trail-head with a can of pop or Pringles chips in hand...I know they're not going to be with me very long.
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01-15-2012, 03:54 PM
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Our favorite hike was a two mile hike in Acadia Nat'l Park. When I thought of hiking, I thought it was along a trail through the woods. What it ended up being was literally climibing up and down large boulders, but ended up to be a beautiful and scenic hike!
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01-15-2012, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BryanSD
All these beautiful pictures is making me wish summer was here. I hear you about some of the crowded trails such as those around the Grand Tetons (my favorite place). What I've found though is once you get past the first mile on those trails...the crowd things pretty quickly. Whenever I see someone starting at the trail-head with a can of pop or Pringles chips in hand...I know they're not going to be with me very long.
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Yeah, the bears tracking the food scents will clear them off pretty quick  . Seriously though that's always been a concern for me. Can't quite relax and just enjoy the scenery sometimes
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01-16-2012, 08:29 AM
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Rarely have some inquisitive blacks wonder why we are walking. Neighbour suggested a 'bear banger", little stick with a flare/noisemaker on the end, since getting it last year have never seen another bear. (?).
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01-16-2012, 08:47 AM
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When hiking/backpacking in bear country I always wear a bear bell attached to my belt or pack, and tap it once in awhile. As long as they know where you are the chances of a siting is rare.
Bob
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01-16-2012, 09:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle
When hiking/backpacking in bear country I always wear a bear bell attached to my belt or pack, and tap it once in awhile. As long as they know where you are the chances of a siting is rare.
Bob
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Those in the know call them dinner bells... that includes park rangers.... its just the shops that sell them to the tourists...
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) and I'm respectfully scared of heights. At some points up on the trail, the trails narrows down to a few feet wide with 1,200′ vertical drop on one side, and an 800′ vertical drop on the other. Apparently the views once you hit the top are to die for (pun intended). I really think I'm up for the challenge and can conquer the hike. We both agreed that we would take the hike on our next trip there (palms sweating just thinking about it LOL) 
