McKee80 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 08, 2021 9:32 am
For those keeping track, I got my permit this morning ATL-MOR in late July. Not my first choice, but good a good first time backpacker trip nonetheless.
That was the final piece for the week:
Coming from the west
Sun - Rising Sun Motor Lodge
Mon - ATL
Tues - MOR
Wed - Lake McDonald Lodge
Thurs - Sperry Chalet
Fri - Sperry Chalet
Looks like a nice week to me!
ATL-MOR is actually not bad, especially considering your wife isn't an experienced hiker/backpacker if I recall what you said earlier.
The walk into ATL is virtually flat at just over 4 miles. The campground has some nice campsites over by the creek.
Bummer you can't have a fire anymore there.
If you get an early start, you'll have plenty of time after setting up your tents, etc. to take the short, flat hike up to Medicine Grizzly Lake.
Medicine Grizzly Lake is a pretty nice spot. Hike all the way around to the head of the lake and explore that area.
Day 2 hike to Morning Star Lake is another pretty easy hike with minimal elevation change. And again, your last day won't be difficult hiking out.
Then finishing up at Lake McDonald Lodge and two nights at Sperry Chalet is
really nice imo
Your wife can relax and rest up for the grind up to Sperry. If it's going to be hot, try to get started early before the sun rises over the mountains.
Take your time going up so you won't get blown out for the trek up to the glacier---assuming that's your plan.
Going slow you should still get to the chalet by 2-3PM. Plenty of time to rest up, relax and enjoy the chalet.
You may want to take a quick hike up to Lincoln Pass for some great photo ops.
Maybe you'll see my old friend "Mr. Lincoln"