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Chain Lakes Trail is open

Lower Chain Lake, July 16, 2025 - W. K. Walker

Lower Chain Lake, July 16, 2025 – W. K. Walker

Saturday , July 11, we opened Chain Lakes Trail No. 377 to foot traffic.

We took out several trees near the top of the trail, some fairly substantial, but encountered one obstruction that was beyond the capabilities of the equipment we had on-hand. The upper section of the Chain Lakes Trail is home to quite a few huge, old-growth trees, A couple of them slammed down down across the trail during last December’s major wind event.

Presently, there is a “social trail” around the east side of the blockage. We cleaned this up a little bit. We also did some brushing out  along the lower part of the trail.

So, enjoy the trail. The lake and the ones beyond it are a really nice payoff at the top of a fairly short, steep climb.

Glacier View & Hungry Horse trail condition reports for June 26 posted

Clearing Tuchuck Creek Tr No 23, June 7, 2025 - photo by Steve Lundberg

Clearing Tuchuck Creek Tr No 23, June 7, 2025 – photo by Steve Lundberg

The June 26, 2026 Forest Service Trail Condition Reports for the Glacier View and Hungry Horse Ranger Districts have been posted to the website Trail Conditions page.

These reports contain a fair amount of useful information. Besides trail conditions, they include trail numbers, their official names and end-to-end mileages. The reports may also list information on trail and area closures, especially during fire season.

The current fire danger at the time of this post was LOW.

Glacier View & Hungry Horse trail condition reports for June 12 posted

Beargrass along Moran Basin Trail No 2, June 18, 2025 - W. K. Walker

Beargrass along Moran Basin Trail No 2, June 18, 2025 – W. K. Walker

The June 12, 2026 Forest Service Trail Condition Reports for the Glacier View and Hungry Horse Ranger Districts have been posted to the website Trail Conditions page.

These reports contain a fair amount of useful information. Besides trail conditions, they include trail numbers, their official names and end-to-end mileages. The reports may also list information on trail and area closures, especially during fire season.

The current fire danger at the time of this post was LOW.

Glacier View & Hungry Horse trail condition reports for June 5 posted

View across Big Creek drainage from Glacier View Mtn Tr 381, Apr 30, 2026 - W. K. Walker

View across Big Creek drainage from Glacier View Mtn Tr 381, Apr 30, 2026 – W. K. Walker

The June 5, 2026 Forest Service Trail Condition Reports for the Glacier View and Hungry Horse Ranger Districts have been posted to the website Trail Conditions page.

These reports contain a fair amount of useful information. Besides trail conditions, they include trail numbers, their official names and end-to-end mileages. The reports may also list information on trail and area closures, especially during fire season.

The current fire danger at the time of this post was LOW.

Hay Creek Trail No. 3 is open

Trail 3 - looking west

Trail 3 – looking west

Hay Creek Trail No, 3, a segment of the Pacific Northwest Trail, is clear. This, along with a piece of Trail 26 that was cleared earlier. opens up the Hay Creek Valley for foot travel from the eastern end. over the Whitefish Divide and down to Red Meadow Road.

Note that the Hay Creek area is without a doubt bear country. One of the signature characteristics of the Hay Creek Trail is bear scat. So, watch your step and consider carrying bear spray.