Hiking Glacier-Hanging Garden and Hidden Lake

The Hidden lake trailhead is at the Logan Pass visitor center. It is a short mile and a half trek that starts with a long board walk stepping up with the slight incline through the meadow before reaching the Hanging Garden. This ia great spot for close encounters with goats and sheep as they are numerous and show no concern for the many people around them. While this is the most crowded hike I have done in Glcaier it is still a fun little hike with great views in all directions. From this area you have clear views of the Garden Wall and Hidden Lake. While this is anything but off the beaten path it offers enough to the first time adventurer to realize there is so much unseen from the road. When you crest the rise and see the lake and deep vallies you are left wanting to hike every trail to every hidden spot or secluded lake. It is a seed planting spot and for that it is well liked by me. It is what got me started with venturing to deeper areas within the park. It is just one of those spots you simply have to go to each year.