Waterton to Glacier

Lake Francis at Glacier National Park

My new favorite backcountry camping trip. We hiked 11 miles from Waterton Park in Alberta to Lake Janet in Glacier National Park. Crossing an international border added some extra complications—including calling border agents, waiting for faxes to be exchanged between the two parks, an accidental run-up of our cell bill, and a car inspection upon our return to the States, but I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

Hiking through Waterton Lakes National Park (of Canada).
There were wildfires through the area in August and September 2018.
I had to post at least one selfie.
On the way to Lake Janet.
My pack was almost as big as me.
Taking that single track to the mountain. Getting closer.
Aspen stands with Lake Janet in the background.
The print from the grizzly who rolled through our campsite.
Appeared to be a young male. He sauntered through like we weren’t even there.
One morning we took a day hike from our campsite at Lake Janet to Lake Francis.
It was about 2.75 miles each way.
Wildflowers and waterfall at Lake Francis.

We experienced such a tiny fraction of Glacier. I hope we get to go back one day to see more of it.