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JULY 27, 2016 // FLATHEADBEACON.COM
EXPLORE CRACKER LAKE
BY AMANDA RUBANO
IN THE APEX OF SUMMER, CRACKER Lake illustrates the brilliance of the season. A hidden gem of Glacier National Park, the lake resides on the east side in Many Glacier. With water that glows an electric turquoise, the 6.3-mile hike in is well worth your while.
The towering, snow-marbled north face of Mount Siyeh creates a rounded wall on the south side of the lake, giving the feeling of utter seclusion. In the oppo- site direction stretches a sea of bright- green clearing and an iconic view of the canyon from which you came.
The out-and-back trail will keep you engaged the entire route. The spectac- ular views and colors of rivers, water- falls, and lakes you passed on the way in, will equally impress you on your way out. Hikers heed the warning of a possi- ble mucky trail for the rst two miles, as horses share some of the trail on their way to the Cracker Flats.
With only two sets of switchbacks over the entire 6.3 miles, the trail is manage- able for intermediate to advanced hikers. The Cracker Lake trailhead is located at the south end of the parking lot above Many Glacier Hotel.
Cracker Lake. AMANDA RUBANO | FLATHEAD BEACON
SUMMER FUN!
THE LOUNGE
• Serving upscale, casual dining and featuring
Bigfork’s nest spirit collection Thursday-Sunday at 5.
• Halladay Quist every Friday from 8pm-11pm • Live poker every night at 6pm
LODGING DOCKSIDE DINING TIKI BAR POOL & HOT TUB LIVE MUSIC
LIVE MUSIC AT THE TIKI BAR
CAFÉ CAY
Serving specialty coffee, pastries and hot breakfast
7am - 11am
WILD WAVE
Boats Pontoons Jet Skis Vests Wakeboards and More!!!
406-844-2400
RENTALS
Come on down to Marina Cay Resort - Public Welcome 180 Vista Ln. Bigfork, MT 59911 • www.marinacay.com
Every Saturday and Monday 6pm-9pm
Sat. July 30th - Billy Angel Mon.August 1st - Dan Debuque