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Map Sites
Going-to-the-Sun Road
(1.5 miles / 2.3 km)
Highline Trail
(2.7 miles / 4.4 km)
Experiences
Landscapes in Watercolor
(0.8 miles / 1.3 km)
Glaciers and Glacial Geology
(3.5 miles / 5.6 km)
Regional Perspectives
Local Topics
Sun Road plowing
(0.6 miles / 0.9 km)
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
(13.3 miles / 21.5 km)
Ranger Doug, 50 Years in Glacier
(13.9 miles / 22.5 km)
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The Glacier Institute

Email:
register@glacierinstitute.org
 

137 Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-755-1211
406-755-7154 (fax)
www.glacierinstitute.org
Geology Along the Highline Trail
LAT: 48.7359
LON: -113.7253
Elevation: 6981 FT (2128 M)
Description of Group or Organizational Experience

Sit on the shore of a 1.5 billion year old sea. Hold the remains of fossilized ancient algae, one of the earth’s first life forms, in the palm of your hand. Walk in the carved out paths of massive ice sheets. Come experience the unexpected and explore the geologically unique and stunning Highline Trail. Traverse the continental divide on one of Glacier’s most spectacular trails and learn how this breathtaking landscape came to be. Your route along the Highline Trail will take you to Haystack Butte, about seven miles roundtrip with 1,000 feet elevation gain and loss.

Host or Sponsoring Group for Experience

The Glacier Institute

Activity Level to be Expected

Moderate

Appropriate Ages for Experience

18+

Date or Dates for Experience

August 15, 2010

September 18, 2010

Costs to Participate

$65