Difficulty: Moderate Any hike in the Tanalian Trail system can be made into a loop by returning on the Beaver Pond Trail. This trail meanders through quiet birch groves and past an old beaver pond where shorebirds nest in the early summer. Departing from Crow Creek Rd, the Beaver Pond Trail climbs steeply before connectingRead More →
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Tanalian Falls and Kontrashibuna Lake Difficulty: Moderate Meander through birch groves and up spruce studded hillsides to a stunning view of Lake Clark. Then round the bend and head down the gentle hill. On a summer day dwarf dogwood lines the trail, the sunlight dapples the forest floor, andRead More →
The elevation gain along this trail is 1,835 feet and is considered a strenuous hike. The wood frame, two story Apgar Lookout was built in 1929. No longer in use, the fire tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. From the Lookout there are views of Lake McDonald as well as theRead More →