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Glacier National Park: Appistoki Peak and Mount Henry
Hike up two mountain peaks with eye-popping vistas on this challenging 7.4-mile off-trail route on the park's lesser-traveled east side.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | Montana (MT) |
| Distance: | 3.69 mi |
| Difficulty: | 8 / 10 |
| Rating: |
 2 rating(s)
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PERMIT: Overnight camping in Glacier National Park requires a backcountry permit. Check out the latest fees and more details at nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm.
MORE PARK INFO: Glacier National Park, (406) 888-7800; nps.gov/glac/.
-Mapped by Eric BiehlTO TRAILHEAD: From East Glacier Park, take MT 49 N (closed in winter). In 4 mi., turn L onto Two Medicine Rd. Travel 8 mi., then turn L @ parking area near water tank.
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APP01
| Distance: 3.69 mi | Points: 863 |
Points of Interest
Views of the SW ridge of Spot Mtn.
Location: 48.467728, -113.354408©Eric Biehl
APP001
Location: 48.484959, -113.360756Take Mt. Henry Scenic Point Trail; head E around the boneyard
APP002
Location: 48.483273, -113.353317Path zigs under conifers; side trail to Appistoki Falls veers off to R
APP003
Location: 48.481342, -113.351234Leave the Mt. Henry Trail behind; cross Appistoki Creek (no bridge) and head S toward Appistoki Peak
APP004
Location: 48.478592, -113.352203Terrain climbs @ steady pace; low windswept trees and open alpine meadows replace lodgepole pines
APP005
Location: 48.475777, -113.353447Trail starts to get steep. Look back to admire Scenic Point Mtn. in NE, plus (possibly) grazing bighorn sheep
APP006
Location: 48.473125, -113.355522Photo op: Two Medicine Lake and Sinopah Mtn. to the W
APP007
Location: 48.467079, -113.354401Appistoki Peak (8,164 ft.): Take in 360° views of Spot Mtn. to N, Bison Mtn. to E, and Painted Tepee Peak to SW; head S on ridgeline toward the saddle
APP008
Location: 48.460152, -113.357002Continue on ridgeline as it continues to climb S from the saddle
APP009
Location: 48.453979, -113.355499Photo op: Large rock arch. Ridge begins to curve to the E
APP010
Location: 48.452744, -113.349167Keep heading E, following ridgeline toward summit of Mt. Henry
APP011
Location: 48.453129, -113.343597Mt. Henry (8,845 ft.): Bird's-eye views of Big Sky country and the rugged Lewis Range stretch for miles
The view from Appistoki Peak
Location: 48.466599, -113.354538©Eric Biehl
Bear Grass
Location: 48.482056, -113.352219©Eric Biehl
Indian Paintbrush
Location: 48.482433, -113.351280©Eric Biehl
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