 kaups, I don't have much to recommend in the way of lenses, as I'm not the serious photog that many are on this site. I do, however, have a lot to recommend in the way of trails for best stunning scenery, as I'm originally from MT and I think have hiked nearly every trail in that park :-)
1) Easy hike to Hidden Lake on the top of Going to the Sun Highway (top of the pass), right at visitor's center. You will almost certainly see mountain goats, the flowers will be in bloom, there are several streams, the scenery is to die for, and often there are bighorn sheep up there. I've even seen rams rutting and fighting on the top of the pass.
2) Iceberg Lake trail in Many Glacier. It's a bit of a hike with some altitude adjustment, but the lake is surrounded by eerie blue ice slabs. Again, lots of streams, a huge waterfall in the middle of the hike, and often grizzly bears (right in the middle of their territory).
3) Sunrise Gorge. This is a 1/4 mile hike off the side of the main road between the top of the pass and Many Glacier. Bring your tripod to get great DOF on this stunning slot gorge.
4) Two Medicine area: Twin Falls Trail to Upper Two Medicine Lake. Stunning pair of waterfalls, often with wildflowers. Sometimes grizzlies. The lake is gorgeous too.
5) Lake McDonald Area: Avalance Lake Trail. In July, should still be a lot of water coming off the higher mountains. This two-mile trail (easy) takes you to a gorgous lake with five "finger" waterfalls pouring from the peaks above. Sometimes you can see trout swimming right underneath you at the beaver dam area.
Obviously there are a million other great hikes, but these are some of my faves. Hope you have a fantastic time! |
