The bears have been a big problem in the park this year and they advise carrying bear spray and not hiking alone. Well, since I am traveling by myself at this time, all of my hikes were either ranger led hikes, like Jenny Lake, or at one of the more popular, busy hiking areas.
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| Taking the ferry across Jenny Lake to the start of the trailhead. |
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| Hidden Falls. |
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| This marmot was hiding in the roots of the tree at the base of the falls. |
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| At 7220 ft, and Inspiration Point. I left the ranger led hike at this point and continued for a couple more miles into Cascade Canyon. |
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| There were lots of blooming flowers along the way. I think this is a wild rose. |
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| My first glimpse into the canyon. |
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| Blooming Columbines. |
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| I kept hoping to see some beaver in this pond, but I didn't. |
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Looking down the canyon to the glacier. This was about where I turned and headed back. I was seeing fewer and fewer people, and I wasn't feeling as safe as I had earlier even if I did carry bear spray.
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I know the feeling. I've hike by myself too and in the afternoon when a lot of the hikers had headed back, and I was more by myself, I ended up calling it a day too.
ReplyDeleteThat's a shame you had to turn around. That looks like a lovely hike. But better to be smart.
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