If it has been wet, your legs and feet will end up in the same condition. Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. This ten-mile hike can take about five to six hours. All Rights Reserved. Prominence ranks are calculated only for peaks with known prominence. Note that since many peaks in peakery still have unknown prominence, the ranks are subject to change as new prominence info is added. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! It’s defined as the vertical distance between a peak and the lowest contour line surrounding that peak and no higher peak. Doug Peacock, author, naturalist, and close friend of Edward Abbey (The Monkey Wrench Gang) manned the Scalplock and Huckleberry Lookouts during the years 1976 to 1984.¹ Peacock’s book, Grizzly Years: In Search of American Wilderness, is about his time alone in the Wyoming and Montana mountains, his life with grizzlies, and how they helped him heal from the atrocities he experienced in Viet Nam. Predictably, bears come to feed on this vital food source. Thanks for contributing! Take the path to the right. This wildfire destroyed millions of acres in northern Idaho and western Montana. (20). So, it’s an excellent idea to pack rain gear. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The entrance to the Walton station is about one mile east of Essex, Montana, just after the bridge over the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. It’s also a wise decision to carry bear spray where you can access the canister quickly. Change ). ( Log Out /  A general rule of thumb is to drink about 0.5 liters of water per hour.

peakery features 1 photo of each peak - ideally one that: We'll select the best photo to feature. To the east on the far side of the Ole Creek Valley is Elk Mountain, which had its own fire lookout tower at one time. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. The trail to Scalplock Mountain and its fire lookout tower begins near the Walton Ranger station in the southern part of Glacier National Park. From West Glacier, drive 28 miles east on U.S. Highway 2. View Scalplock Mountain and Lookout Image Gallery - 8 Images. For this hike, using an average speed of 2.3 miles per hour, a person and their pack totaling 130 pounds will burn about 235 calories per hour, a 160 pound combo – 288 calories, 190 pounds – 343 calories, and at 220 pounds an estimated 397 calories per hour. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' Two Medicine Pass is at the far end of Park Creek. Looking to the immediate south and southeast are Running Rabbit Mountain, Snowslip Mountain, and Mount Shields. You’ll also find points of interest highlighted, history, and other recreational opportunities. If your photo isn't featured, it will still be added to the full collection of photos for this peak. It’s a steady climb from that point to the top. The first section is part of the South Boundary Trail and is mellow for about the first 0.6 miles. Instead, peakery shows vertical gain for specific routes up peaks. This is a manned lookout, so there will be a person living here. Note that prominence is not the same thing as a peak’s vertical drop, which is usually extremely difficult to calculate because a peak’s base elevation can be highly subjective. Click to Experience Glacier Glacier National Park from a local perspective. At that point, a suspension bridge crosses Ole Creek. (I calculated the number of calories using CalTopo to determine slopes and an online calculator that uses the military’s updated Load Carriage Decision Aid.). Immediately upon entering the complex, you’ll notice a dark-brown-stained cabin on the left.

Stay left. You’ll know the top is near when the forest canopy opens up on the ridge. A peak’s prominence, also known as topographic prominence or relative height, is a measure of how distinct a peak is from other peaks. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Proper hydration is an important planning consideration. Park Service personnel modernized the tower with solar panels. The Scalplock Lookout peeping just above the trees. When you reach the summit of Scalplock Mountain, make sure to walk up to the upper deck of the Scalplock Lookout. Images Log successful summits on peakery to earn awards: Thanks. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Learn how your comment data is processed. Scalplock Mountain Summit and Scalplock Lookout (mile 4.7) Scalplock Lookout in Glacier National Park rests on the summit of Scalplock Mountain. Enter your email and we’ll send password reset instructions: shows the mountain as a whole (not just the summit or views), is at least 1920x1440 dimensions and max size 10MB.

Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Someone who considers themselves out of shape will probably not enjoy this climb. We’ll review and let you know when it’s approved. Your legs will need to lift you 2,847 feet over the next 3.6 miles. The entrance to the Walton station is about one mile east of Essex, Montana, just after the bridge over the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Interactive maps and photo galleries are included. Just before the last switchback, the lookout is visible through the trees.

The Essex Fire in the summer of 1910 destroyed 113,926 acres of forest. ( Log Out /  © 2006-2020 SummitPost.org. (8), Climber's Log Entries From East Glacier, it’s 29 miles. After the water crossing, there is an easy climb for another 0.6 miles to the junction with the Ole Creek Trail.

Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. This was the park’s first summer and also the summer of the infamous Big Burn. If you’ve found my posts useful, I invite you to check out my book Glacier National Park, Going-to-the-Sun Road: A Traveler’s Guide. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The footpath cuts through a lush forest, and vegetation crowds the trail along the first part of the route. The trail to Scalplock Mountain and its fire lookout tower begins near the Walton Ranger station in the southern part of Glacier National Park. ( Log Out /  Hiking info, trail maps, and 2 trip reports from Scalplock Mountain (6,886 ft) in Montana For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. --Albert Einstein. The Park Service built the structure in 1931 in response to fires originating along the railroad and U.S. Highway 2 corridor. Merriam-Webster defines scalp lock as a long tuft of hair on the crown of an otherwise shaved head, especially of a warrior from some American Indian tribes. The fuel of choice for the body when it’s working hard is quality carbohydrates. Probably the same table and chairs, though. For example, the Prominence is a popular metric for peaks for two reasons: 1) it’s objective and relatively easy to calculate, and 2) higher prominence peaks are more likely to be interesting with higher independence vs. peaks with lower prominence. The intersection with the Scalplock Lookout Trail is 0.1 miles farther. Be vigilant and make enough noise, so not to surprise one of these magnificent animals. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Within this MultiTouch iBook are descriptions of hikes originating along the road corridor from West Glacier to Saint Mary. Thanks for visiting. Graze as you walk to foster endurance.

Know that there is no water available on the climb nor at the top of Scalplock. From West Glacier, drive 28 miles east on U.S. Highway 2. Huckleberries and thimbleberries ripen mid-July in lower elevations to early September at higher locations. To someone, that cluster of timber reminded them of a scalp lock.2 Records from the United States Geological Service show the name became official in 1911. Scalplock Mountain and Lookout Scalplock Lookout peeping just above the trees. "The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." Know how to use it safely and effectively.

( Log Out /  According to Donald H. Robinson, in his book Through the Years, only a small clump of trees remained on top of the mountain after the fire. I enjoyed it. It’s the original structure built in 1932 for rangers assigned to this region of the park. On a cloudless day, Mount Saint Nicholas, Salvage Mountain, and Church Butte rise to the north across the Park Creek Valley.

The Great Bear Wilderness stretches to the horizon on the south side of the U.S. Highway 2 (Roosevelt Highway). Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Glacier National Park, Going-to-the-Sun Road: A Traveler’s Guide, Total Elevation Gain: 3,347 feet; Loss: 190 feet. The Scalplock Trail has an abundance of both fruits. To locate the trailhead, continue to the picnic area.