Sagebrush personal hiking blog
Continental Divide Trail
CDT Montana 2016
Day 38, August 12, Friday
Start near Glacier National Park boundary at town of East Glacier, Brownies Hostel
Stop Two Medicine Campground 27-107TH
Trail miles walked: 10.7
Walking up from East Glacier, berries were at the peak of ripeness.
Instead of Blueberries for Sal, it was Huckleberries for Sagebrush.
Climbing more, trees were few, giving a sense of openess, and potential for sweeping vistas.
CDT Montana 2016
Day 37, August 11, Thursday
Start near Glacier Park border at town of East Glacier, Brownies Hostel
Stop Brownies Hostel
Trail miles walked: ZERO
The main task today is to take a shuttle to the ranger station at Two Medicine, one “town” over, and get a backcountry permit.
The shuttle leaves at the lodge.
I decide to take the earliest shuttle at 8:15AM. The shuttle web site said one could not make a reservation less than 24 hours ahead, but the front office staff at the lodge got me signed up, no problem. The driver said I could take an earlier return shuttle as a walk-on if I ready early.
While waiting for the shuttle, the lodge has an all-you-can-eat (AYCE) breakfast buffet at very reasonable price, perfect for hikers. Continue reading “East Glacier Zero”
CDT Montana 2016
Day 36, August 10, Wednesday
Start Summit Campground 25-356WT near Marias Pass
Stop town of East Glacier, near border of Glacier National Park, at Brownies Hostel
Miles walked: 15.5
Rain pounded the tent all night, and continues this morning.
Looking for the CDT in the rain on the other side of the highway across from Summit Campground, the location is almost at the end of this rainbow, but I need more precise coordinates.
