Hiking the Highline Trail to Grinnell Glacier Overlook at Glacier National Park (& huckleberry pie!)

For our second day at Glacier we hiked one of our US bucket list hikes: The Highline Trail to Grinnell Glacier Overlook! At a little over 15 miles (including a super steep stretch at the end), it makes for one heck of a day hike, but with never ending mountain views, wildlife, and an epic view of the Grinnell Glacier and multiple lakes, it was 1000% worth the trek. We both agree that it is the BEST hike we've done in the US so far!
We completed the trail in about 8 hours, with a good amount of time at Grinnell Glacier Overlook (as well as lots of stops to film). After completing the hike, we were had a very exciting surprise (eeek!) and then enjoyed some huckleberry pie.
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This video was filmed in very early August 2020. Read our Glacier National Park guides: adventuresofaplusk.com/blog/category/montana/ Watch all of our Montana vlogs: kzbin.info/aero/PLZKRTK1yCEM7-vmrms23ggfUXzB8Oq9M4

[@lynmaxwell1256]

That Huckleberry pie and ice cream looks amazing, i was dribbling, I love pies!!! 😋😋😋

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We don’t eat that much pie, but we need to change that! It’s sooo good!

[@anubis3777]

It's pronounced Ģrin-NELL !

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oops...thanks!

[@AlanM2349]

@@AdventuresofAplusK should kids like me go on the highline trail

[@suejorgensen46]

I have my 92 year old Dad at the house because of the fires and I turned him loose with You Tube on the Roku. He found you guys and is enthusiastically bingeing your travels. You have made an old man VERY happy!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

This just made us VERY happy! 🥰🥰 We hope your father’s home is safe! Tell him thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@debbiecaudill8799]

I'm so glad that you guys are able to do that and then share it with those of us who can't. I have mobility issues and I could never hope to see those views. They are amazing! Thank you!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are sooo happy we could virtually bring you along with us Debbie! ❤️

[@jymnmeier3527]

!!!!!!! BEARS !!!!!!! So happy you got to see one

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

I had to lower the volume for that scene because I squealed so loud 🤣🤣 So dang excited!!! We may have another furry friend in the next video 😉

[@michaelwhiting2583]

You guys are the very best, thanks for the great scenes.

[@andynogueras]

The views are spectacular. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@stargazer5073]

Thanks for taking us along!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Of course! 🥰

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

So much to love about this vlog...you two narrating all about it, the views and cuuuute animals❣️ Great job❣️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Views + cute animals = best hike ever!

[@wendysmith2743]

Absolutely amazing, epic scenic vlog. So enjoyed watching this!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are so happy you enjoyed it Wendy! Glacier was a dream to film!

[@sharischmidt4712]

I live your videos!! Your both so honest and real! I can appreciate how honest you are when you say when a hike is longer than you think it is, or it's a tough climb and when plans don't work out as planned and you need to readjust.You show real life travel!!!! Congratulations on sighting your first bear!! They are awesome , majestic animals and they can move alot faster then lots of people realize,so go for you to see him from the car!! Looking forward to seeing your nexted adventure, take good care🙂🍁

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Shari for not only watching, but for all of the support! ❤️ We are trying to share a little bit more about the behind the scenes of travel and all of the emotions. And we are so pumped we saw a bear!!! 🙌🏼

[@oliverjh1281]

Thanks for your hard work to bring us such stunning scenery and wildlife 👏👏👏👏

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You’re so welcome Oliver, we love doing it! 🥰

[@CRossi-fb3ni]

Omg guys!!! Really beautiful!!!! Good for you that you got to see that beauty! 😍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Gahhh it was amazing!!! Obsessed with Glacier 😍

[@IvyDhen]

Epic hike. We really enjoy watching your adventure.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you both so much! 🥰

[@starshocker]

Highline and Grinnell are definitely the best hikes I've done in my life. I really miss the place.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Absolutely breathtaking! 😍😍

[@Grizzly_Lover]

Love your enthusiasm!! You can never say epic enough when talking about Glacier!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahaha we agree!!! Not too many words come to mind besides epic! 😱

[@Grizzly_Lover]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I agree. I live near Glacier and hike it every weekend and couldn't be more in love with one place

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow we are so jealous! I’m so glad it never gets old! 😍

[@SaraBearRawr0312]

I've never fallen in-love with a place before but back in October of 2020 I went out west and stopped in Glacier National Park for a day and I absolutely fell in love with Glacier and the Highline Trail. I've never done any sort of proper hiking so it was deff a wakeup call for my not the fittest body, my whole body hurt afterwards (which didn't get any better since i hiked up to Panoramic Point on Mt. Rainier 2 days later lmao) but it was so so worth it. One day I'll go back and climb up Mt. Oberlin to see an even more beautiful vista of this absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking corner of earth.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We can totally relate! We LOVE this part of the US, it's just jawdroppingly gorgeous around every corner. That hike is tough, so kudos for doing it and then doing another hard hike two days later!!

[@azdesertrat9104]

I love, love Glacier Park! Probably my favorite national park! Y'all were SO lucky to have been able to see a grizzly!! Thank God one didn't cross your path on your hike! 😱 But the views you took on that hike were definitely EPIC!! I've been to Glacier probably 3 or 4 times and I NEVER get tired of it! I love stopping in at the Huckleberry Patch to get some good huckleberry pancakes too! Thanks for sharing!

[@trishbrown5407]

Stunning footage. Thanks for sharing.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you for watching Trish! 🤗

[@michaelwhiting2583]

It was epic watching you guys.

[@multipolarworldtoday]

the images are so spectacular and your interpretation is so on point that i feel like i am walking with you both. a great virtual tour which is a credit to you both. thank you

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! That’s all we could ever hope for with our videos!

[@cathywarriner]

Huckleberry on top " the bear"! UNREAL INCREDIBLE BEAUTY! I wish I was with you guys! 🥰

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Gahhh talk about an exciting day! 🙌🏼

[@daveweaver-soloadventures5589]

I loved Highline Trail last July. You'll really love the Grinnell Glacier hike when it's open again. Love your channel, Dave

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We cannot wait to do that hike! And thanks so much Dave, we’re glad you enjoy the vlogs! 🤗

[@theblackwellreport]

I can't stop watching the MT videos!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We miss it there so much! It was incredible!

[@knknn7286]

Thanks for adding tips and tricks on all your adventures, including length of time and trailhead tips etc is very helpful. Just went to SD and used your video as a planning tool. ❤️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’re so glad it’s helpful! Trying to make them as helpful as we can!

[@marvstrickler9573]

Very pleasant, excellent photography, thanx!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks Marv!

[@adogssmile]

I don't think you can use the word Epic enough to describe this adventure. Awesome works good too! Very beautiful park and captured majestically! Totally entertaining!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha epic feels like an understatement! 😍 So glad you enjoyed it Delia! Hope y’all are doing well! 🥰

[@MDJSTVFL]

Another great video, the high line is an epic hike!!!! Stay safe and have fun!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Sooo dang epic! I think the word epic was created for that hike lol!

[@bradgingerich6814]

Oh wow wow wow!!! This was so EPIC!!! The views were amazing and you got to see a bear!!!! Woot! What a day! Thanks so much for sharing you guys...you’re totally the BEST!!! 😍🥳🤩😎😮

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was such an epic day!!! 🙌🏼

[@angelamagruder5911]

A very good hiking plan,I willpray for you not luck,but have a great trip!!!!!!!

[@brianvititoe8721]

Love this trip!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It is still my favorite one!

[@Jimmy-Mc]

So glad you enjoyed it. I did the Grinnell Glacier hike a few years ago and it was the best hike I've done to date.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Truly one of the most scenic hikes ever!

[@frankhuynh8497]

Heading there in a week and a half. Excited for the hike after seeing your video. Appreciate the share and information.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Have a great trip Frank! 🙌🏼

[@jiachu8711]

Just did this hike last week. You guys are right, it's definitely my favorite hike in the US! The views at the Grinnell Glacier overlook were out of this world.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yay! So glad you agree!!!

[@Rianak]

Oh man, I was huffing and puffing looking at y’all going up that overlook lol great vlog guys!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahaha it was brutal! We thought it would be one of those “not as bad as everyone makes it sound” situation, but NOPE 🤣🤣

[@kaylaheartsthemaine3]

Favorite trail in Glacier! I’ve done it 2 times both when it was still closed to snow. It’s beautiful!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh wow! Was it scary in the snow?

[@aussiejonny2370]

Another awesome vlog, thank you for sharing. I will definitely have to add Glacier National Park to my list for my next US adventure. Keep the great videos coming.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-pu7bl7up7s]

Two thumbs up again. I booked marked this one! Can't wait to do the Grinnell hike when we visit Glacier in September 2023.

[@survivortechharold6575]

The chalet played a big part in the night of the grizzly story from the 60's. Love the bears

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We didn’t know that, now we gotta go check it out!

[@lynmaxwell1256]

OH WOW!!! Definitely your best hike so far. Thank you for your wonderful description. Love Lyn & Owen Kiama, Sth Coast NSW, Australia xxx

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

So glad y’all enjoyed the hike! 🤗

[@juliacoke8662]

Omg! My friends and I hiked the Highline the same day! We definitely passed each other. We started later and man on man, do I feel you on the hike back. We were all DYING. 10/10 recommend though, it’s absolutely beautiful.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

No way!!! That is awesome! Wish we could’ve said hi 👋🏼 we kept saying “it didn’t feel this hard on the way there!” Haha. Totally worth it though!

[@sharonwilson2450]

Oh the glacier was so beautiful! Having fun seeing the sites through your adventures! You saw a bear!!😄 We live in eastern Pennsylvania and over in NJ, we had two large NJ black bears meander across the road in front of us! It was awesome!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ahhh that is so cool!!! I forget that bears live up there too haha. We may have had a similar experience in our next video 😜

[@laughoutloud9076]

Sweet videos, heading to glacier on just over a week. Thanks for all your insight, and not being an annoying couple. Every travel couple I’ve seen has been embarrassingly annoying. You both rock.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahaha thank you! 🤣 We’re glad you didn’t find us annoying! Have a great trip!

[@cribbage]

So much wildlife! and a bear! Sounds and looks like it was an epic hike. When Adam was apologizing for all the "awesomes" and "epics" it reminded me of that scene in the move Contact where Jodie Foster says "They should have sent a poet" Thanks for taking us along on your adventure!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Gahh it was the best! We finally saw a bear! 🙌🏼🎉 and we definitely could use a poet 🤣

[@maryhamilton2053]

Great video guys! Great content and energy totally fun!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Mary! ❤️

[@joanettebrackett4732]

Awesome!! Love your videos! Keep up the good work!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!

[@debvandenbosch237]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you for watching! 🤗

[@30lindam]

Awesome video! Love you guys...my son has been there this weekend so I am loving looking at these videos. He & his friend hiked 17 miles yesterday, unfortunately got soaked and it was cold. C'est la vie! Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope he is having a blast! Thank you so much for watching!

[@activeanonymous5014]

Scenery and landscapes are amazing. Would definitely like to hike these trails!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s still our favorite trail!

[@louisewinfield7780]

Loved your video and commentary.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Louise! We are glad!

[@planbrv]

Glacier is so epic!!!

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Getting cabin fever after watching this. I need to get back out there

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Being outdoors has helped our mental health sooo much! We hope you can find a way to safely explore!

[@marigildea1076]

You two are too cute!. I'm putting together my bucket list based on your adventures. Can't wait for the next one!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for the kind words Mari! We are so happy to have you following along! ❤️

[@CasualGirlAdventures]

This is so beautiful 😍. I hope to be able to get out there someday. great job. love the connection. take care my friends.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope you can too! 🤗

[@nikolatesla5553]

Brings back great memories. I did this hike 45 years ago in my mid to late teens with my younger brother. Although we did it a little differently. My father dropped us off at Logan Pass in the morning and then we hiked the Highline and then over the Swiftcurrent Pass down to Swiftcurrent Motor Lodge wher we all had a great dinner.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh wow! That's a great hike!

[@nikolatesla5553]

@@AdventuresofAplusK i think it's about 15 miles but there is only a small amount that is uphill. Most is downhill. Also, it helps when you're 16 and played a lot of sports. The views are amazing. Absolutely my favorite National Park and I've been to most of them West of the Mississippi.

[@Mollymoolol9898]

Bears are awesome!!!! So glad you got to see one! We spent a week in Jasper and banff in early July and must have seen about 8 of them. They are all over eating the berries near the roads in early July. We saw black bears and Grizzlies. soooo cool.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow that is AWESOME! We really hoped to see some there, but didn’t! 😭

[@ronerikson2505]

Thanks for posting! I was planning on doing this next summer(2021). This just makes me want to do it even more.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s absolutely stunning! We hope you enjoy it!

[@SM-tw1jo]

We hiked thehigh line trail in 2019. The trail was covered with wild flowers all the way. It was so beautiful. Thanks for your wonderful video!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! Hopefully we’ll see it like that on our next visit! Thanks for watching!

[@barbaralingle2690]

My husband and I have hiked all over the United States since retiring. The Hiline Trail is my FAVORITE.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Sooo glad to hear that!!! We feel the same way so far!

[@margaretcontreras2932]

We just got back from Glacier and let me tell you not enough epics in your video❤️that hike was indescribable 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲loved every second we went to the chalet first then went to Grinnell ❤️❤️❤️we went when it was hot and we ran out of water and Gatorade 🙈we soaked in the water falls and drank water from the streams best hike eeevvvveeerrrrr❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh man, we could’ve just said “epic” nonstop! Lol! We are sooo glad you enjoyed the hike! We know the running out of water feeling...it’s no fun lol!

[@nickiwalliser2311]

Great video, guys! Really beautiful footage. I'll be there in a week and a half.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! Have an amazing time!

[@MichaelWang972]

Oh I'm so happy that you didnt stop after seeing the first lake. I went up there the day the trail opened on Aug 6th and I was the only person (at the time) brave enough to keep going to the VERY end. Other people then saw my excitement and then followed me to that extra far perch. I had to go up from the loop trail since the trail from logan pass was still closed from snow. I agree, the toughest hike I have done but absolutely the best one. My knees were giving out as I was coming back down but I really want to do it again.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are so glad too! The view from the first overlook was great, but the second was even better! And after that haul up there we wanted to soak up as much as we can. How is the Loop trail? We may do that next time!

[@planethorseshit]

Love this video you two! Keeping these things in mind! 😄

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Best hike ever! You gotta go someday!

[@planethorseshit]

@@AdventuresofAplusK do you have any tips for the “going to the sun road”? The really narrow one?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We have a guide on our site with some tips! Hopefully this helps! adventuresofaplusk.com/driving-the-going-to-the-sun-road

[@jamess7264]

Found your channel by accident, so glad I did. Took the Highline trail hike back in 2019 and was by far my favorite ever. The scenery, as you point out, is breathtaking. We made it to Chalet and came down the Loop. Thanks for some great tips on hikes and camp food. Bought an RV to use in retirement and plan on a SD excursion to Custer. Keep up the great work!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're so glad you found us James! The Highline Trail is still our favorite hike in the US that we have done...it's stunning! And your RV plans sound AMAZING! We love Custer State Park!

[@X_explorer]

Excellent movie!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!

[@chisayuribii]

OMG my 2 friends and I were there the same day as you for the exact same hike! Yall are champs, it took us around 11hrs round trip. x_x It was wonderful to re-live the experience through your video. One of my favorite parts were the wildflowers and the marmots! We also saw a deer in the same area. Thanks for sharing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha no way! I wonder if we passed each other! The marmots were sooo cute 🥰

[@Peonie452]

Remembered the border issue after I posted that comment. Enjoyed all of Glacier when we visited. Enjoying your videos. We live in Washington State and have been taking day trips. Yesterday Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood. Perfect.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That sounds so fun! We lived in WA for 3 years and never visited either...what the heck! 😫 Any favorite hikes in those areas?

[@JH-mt3pp]

We hiked to the chalet and spent the night a couple years ago. It was great ! I was 65 at the time. A bucket list item checked off !

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That sounds so fun! We will have to try that next time!

[@WillN2Go1]

Great hike. Thanks for the video. In 2017 I hiked up along those lakes to the Grinnell Glacier. Guess it's pretty special to me - it's been the background image to my iPhone ever since. What's really neat is the Highline /Overlook trails while very high, are not too high that you can't see the people walking where you were. Usually in the western States the mountains are so big you can't see people on other trails. Glacier NP is remarkable. Good bear etiquette (saving your squeal until after you pulled away). If you get to Japan hike Kamikochi, it's like a sister to Glacier NP. Shaped by glaciers, but no more glaciers. Spectacular views. Somethings are very similar. You can climb along the dreaded Dikieretto (sawtooth ridge) for hours, and then arrive at a Hut and buy dinner, rent a room, (I bivy'd outside on the ledge)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

This hike is definitely iPhone background worthy! 😍 Thank you sooo much for the Japan suggestion! We really want to visit Japan, but haven’t heard of that area and it’s now on the list!

[@ddiamond090]

So nice! Loving this channel 💯

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@voilet009]

Now you guys need to come back to hike up from the other side on Grinnell Glacier trail. That trail will blow your mind and sitting at the shore of Grinnell lake next to the icebergs is mind blowing 🙂

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes!!! We cannot wait!

[@californiasounddesign3921]

wow what an amazing hike! I'm gonna have to add this to my never-ending hike list :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ahhh the never ending list! We have one of those lol! 🤣 What is at the top of your list?

[@californiasounddesign3921]

@@AdventuresofAplusK hmm well with the uncertainty of being able to travel internationally i would say this year i'll stick around close to home....this year will probably only be a Yosemite photography winter trip (if i can get a pass) and then also Sequoia Nat'l Park....if travel opens up next year then i have my eye on Iceland! :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ooo Yosemite in the winter would be magical! 😍 Those plans sound amazing!

[@ronaldwilson1511]

Nice job u guys, keep up the good work!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks a bunch Ronald!

[@pliccut]

The two of you made a very enjoyable video. I like the personal touch you add to it. You should host your own TV show. 🤩

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! We like to imagine our KZbin channel is our TV show!

[@Indigowings2008]

Great video guys! So enjoying your adventures. I would love to learn more about your backpacking gear, maybe in a video! Thanks again for the great content and travel safe!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Tina! Thank you so much! We shared a tiny bit on our quarantine backyard camping video, but we will try to share more soon! We really want to backpack more 😃

[@Indigowings2008]

Adventures of A plus K great! I will check that one out next- thanks!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Of course! Just a fun (we think lol) video we made at my parent’s house!

[@michaelwhiting2583]

Girl you are really brave.

[@affordablyaway9737]

Confession: I have avoided watching these Glacier vlogs for months because I was so salty that you guys got to do these trails. We went to Glacier last summer, too, but about a month before you guys and we didn’t get to see nearly half the things we wanted to see. We did get to bike the Going To The Sun Road before they opened it to car traffic, and that was INCREDIBLE, but overall, we left a little underwhelmed. We didn’t even get to see a glacier! All that being said, I’m glad I finally watched these vlogs, because I am now firmly convinced that we definitely need to come back. Thank you guys for sharing!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Aw man that is such a bummer!!! We would’ve been mega bummed out had that happened to us. We know the feeling since we had to skip two trails we wanted to hike due to grizzlies. Biking the road though seems epic! I’m glad we showed you that you need to go back! ❤️

[@affordablyaway9737]

@@AdventuresofAplusK yes, the bike ride was definitely the silver lining. There’s a very amateur vlog of it on our channel! (Shameless plug, haha). We’ve been enjoying your Texas videos recently. We live in Houston, and it’s fun to see you highlighting the things right in our backyard!

[@overwatchxrescue]

Amazing video! Did this same route in late July 2022 just a day after it reopened for the year. It opened late again that year due to excessive snowfall in June. Had a pretty intense and scary encounter with a mountain goat on the narrow part of the trail near Logan Pass! Didn't even know that most people do the "loop" and catch the shuttle back to Logan Pass. That's a great tip though. I suppose it would depend on how late the shuttles run though!

[@HappyTrailsHiking]

We had such a great time at Glacier, but focused on waterfall hikes. Thanks for bringing us along! So beautiful!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The waterfalls there were amazing! Which were your favorite?

[@HappyTrailsHiking]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Can you really name a favorite? HA! We enjoyed the hike to St Mary's Falls, but our favorite was Redrock Falls on the East side of the park. WAY fewer people! Kay

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We say this hike is our favorite in the US, but we have lots of very close second favorites lol! It’s hard to pick! 🤣 We will have to try Redrock Falls next time when hopefully the east side is open!

[@HappyTrailsHiking]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I hope it is too! We were doing our first trip to GNP in 2018. We got a good overview and made a list for the next time. The Highline is first on that list. LOL. We loved our Rockies Road Trip! Going to start our first road trip out of Missouri soon. We can't wait to get back to the mountains!

[@tifa-tran]

I just stumbled upon you guys & I seriously love your guys’ personalities. I went to glacier 2 weeks ago & this made me miss it. You guys are soooo cool & I even laughed & smiled at many parts of the video haha

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching Tiffany! We are glad we could help you relive Glacier a bit and make ya smile 🥰

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

That marmot hopping along the trail was SO adorable 🥰 I thought from your Instagram post that you'd hiked up past Swift Current Lake (as that was the hike I did when I visited 🤦‍♀️) though of course, you've been saying the East of the park is still closed!! I think the hike you did was better, as your view kept changing. So pleased you both saw a bear together, and enough for you to get some footage too! I was about to ask if it was a cinnamon black bear or a grizz, but then you explained! 🐻 If you liked the refugio's in Italy, I'd recommend the Zakopane area of the Tatras mountains in Poland as they have mountain huts dotted about so you can hike to a hut, have a hot meal (think soups, pierogi and cabbage rolls) and keep hiking in the afternoon. Couple of hours on a bus from Krakow.... but then I'm just adding to your list of places to visit 😉 Loved this vlog as always x

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We loved our little marmot friends! 🥰😍 We wish we could’ve done that hike, it looks awesome! So pumped to visit the east side next time. And we are pretty sure it was a cinnamon black bear since grizzlies have a hump on their backs I think (we aren’t bear experts haha). It was a cutie! 🐻 And we have never thought about hiking in Poland, so thank you for that tip! We love visiting places we have never heard of and it’s now going on the list! 🙌🏼 Our goal is to do a hut to hut multi-day trip next time we’re in Europe!

[@FreedomStrider]

Wow doesn't even look like anyone else was there with you, must have been a great feeling!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Until we started up towards the overlook we didn’t really see anyone, it was awesome!

[@meaghanslifeadventures2293]

That huckleberry pie looked so good! Definitely not something you find everywhere. And beautiful views as always!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We tried to eat as much huckleberry as we could. Miss it already!

[@jameshuck9180]

Love that video that looks amazing hopefully i make it to Glacier national park soon i would love to see that place in person thank you for an awesome video

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Glacier is a trip of a lifetime! We hope you can make it also!

[@lee-kx4mj]

first of all congrats on the bear!!! u did it!!! im so glad u guys got to enjoy such good joys in such uncertain times :o) and second of all!!!! your videos just keep getting better and better, i love how you can see how comfortable you guys are in front of the camera now! I love the part of the video that show your personalities, because thats what we all come back for. beautiful mountains and really cool goats are great, dont get me wrong, but the way you guys are as humans is what really makes these videos so special! i loved the part at the end with the kona voice, i just love seeing you guys have so much enjoyment. thank you as always for bringing us along on your journeys, i cant wait to see what else comes in store for you two!!!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We did it!!!! 🎉🐻 hahaha such an exciting moment for us! Thank you so much for the kind words. As we vlog more and more we definitely start to feel more comfortable and more ourselves while awkwardly holding a camera in public 😜 We are really glad you have been enjoying the videos!

[@montanagirl4530]

A "Bear Jam"!!! Great vid!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahah the best kind of traffic jam! 😉

[@johneason6540]

Beautiful video. The glacier and lakes are epic. I hope to get there this year September 2020

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s a magnificent place! We hope you can too!

[@bobculhane4746]

You guys definitely make it Epic The overlook trail hike👣 all the animals, a swim in the lake, the cinnamon bear 🐻 the huckleberry patch and cash back 💸 💰 on the Rental🤑 life doesn't get any better!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was a pretty dang good day! Saw a bear and saved some money...can't beat it!

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Adventures of a plus I😊!! As I watched your truly epic hike on the highline trail to Grinnell Glacier I remember what we should have done. I'm from RI and a few years ago we drove from RI to Seattle,WA and visited many national parks and on our way back we debated whether we should do Glacier on our way to Yellowstone and Grand Teton, and lol... we decided to skip Glacier and did Yellowstone and Grand Teton instead and we are kicking are selves for not doing Glacier thinking we wouldn't have enough time but when we got home to RI we realized that we did have time for Glacier. So next year we are planning a late summer road trip to Glacier National Park and hit up Theodore National Park on the way. Your video hiking the high line trail to Grinnell Glacier is THE trail we will be doing. I really enjoyed your video footage of your hike and look forward to seeing your next video.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Aw man! That’s a bummer y’all missed it before but we are so glad y’all will get to go next year! It’s truly spectacular and you’ll love it, especially if you enjoyed Grand Teton! We just visited Theodore Roosevelt super briefly and it was really cool! The painted hills area was awesome!

[@angelica_clay]

Wow it is beautiful there! You guys do an amazing job at shooting! We have immediately subscribed! Looking forward to watching more of your guys videos! Keep up the good work guys! 👌🏼👍🏼😁

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much y’all!

[@stephaniehan7618]

We went to Highline trail the week before you guys went, and we had a hotter weather. We hiked all the way to the point that you started climbing toward Grinnell Glacier Overlook but we turned around because we were running out of time plus we were too tired. I really enjoyed the video because I got to see the Grinnell Glacier via your camera. It was stunning! Hope i can hike there next year from the Many Glacier area! Also the hike back to Logan Pass was pretty tough too. I almost thought I wont be able to make it back to the Logan Pass visitor center

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

I’m so glad we aren’t the only ones who thought the hike back was tough! It felt so much easier going there! We are happy we could virtually bring you along for the parts you missed! 🙌🏼

[@coldspring999]

This was on our bucket list in July but the trail was closed. We still enjoyed the park though! Thanks for filming your home and sharing the views!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Aw man! You’ll just have to go back! 😉

[@coldspring999]

Hike not home! Yes, our res, at many glacier hotel also got canceled. On my bucket list!!! we are already planning another trip. I look forward to seeing your other hikes!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hear Many Glacier is incredible! We can’t wait to make it over that way!

[@garybarron8172]

Great video of the Hike. I have done this hike 3 times, and each had weather issues. 1) It was rainy and cold with some snow falling. This was late August, 1975 (I was a Red Bus Driver for the summer). 2) I returned for a driver reunion in September 2010 and the trail was muddy and we only got to Haystack Butte. Most of the mountains were covered by clouds. 3) Came back in August 2015 for an employee reunion with 90F temps and really low humidity. I came down with severe dehydration and nearly passed out. I will be back one day during good weather! I was able to do other hikes in the Park without issues.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh no! We’re so sorry you haven’t had the best like. 4th time’s the charm right?! 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@meshapark2565]

Love watching all your videos! Hearing how much you love glaciers, you should do a trip up to Mount Rainier and North Cascades! There’s a hike to Coleman glacier in the Cascades that’s pretty amazing. Also my all time favorite hike of all time is Panorama Ridge in Whistler, you get everything from mountains, glaciers and the amazing Garibaldi lake! It’s absolutely breathtaking!😍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love Rainier and the North Cascades and have been several times. They are 2 of our favorite parks! We also backpacked Garibaldi Lake and Panorama Ridge. We haven’t done Coleman glacier but it sounds amazing! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@rampartranger7749]

Oh the lakes lined up! Lakes Sherburne, Swiftcurrent, Josephine! Hiked up from the east side with my dad when I was 12. That was 1960! Hooked me on hiking!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That would totally hook me on hiking too! If I had hiked this as a kid I would’ve loved the outdoors much sooner!

[@Matt-uj9wl]

Great job guys! We were there and did nearly the same hike on Sunday the 16th. We did go to the chalet and down to the loop(had a ride to Logan early that morning). The 3000 foot decent to the loop parking lot was a bear, we wished went back the way you guys did. It was great to relive our (new) favorite hike watching you 2 enjoy it!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ooo we have been curious how the Loop was! Was it busy? The parking lot is so much smaller there so I’ve been curious how the crowds were.

[@Matt-uj9wl]

@@AdventuresofAplusK There were a ton less people on the decent from the chalet to the loop. A forest fire had hit that area a few years back so there was no cover the last 3 miles on the west side of the mountain in the afternoon, so it got HOT. Also the views were not nearly as good as the highline. I think the 3? extra miles going back to Logan would be have been worth it. It was a fun experience, but If(when!) we go back we will just go back to Logan pass like you 2 did. Its too bad you guys ran out of time, the Chalet really is cool and worth seeing.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is super good to know! I am now sort of glad we did it the way we did...minus skipping the chalet.

[@crystalryanparadise]

Loved the video! The Grinnell Glacier overlook was amazing! We were just in Glacier a month ago. We were no able to do the Highline trail because it was still closed. We still did the grinnell glacier overlook but had to go up another way to it. I think you are right. That .6 miles up to the overlook has to be longer. It was at least one of the hardest .6 miles ever!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Did y’all go via the Loop trail? That last stretch is brutal 😭 If you instantly want to feel like you’re out of shape, go on that part of the hike lol!

[@crystalryanparadise]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Yes, I'm pretty sure it was the loop trail. It was nice, but really hard going up. When we were going up that last stretch , what wasreally was messing with us was, there were kids and even older people(70ish) doing it with no issue. There was even a guy who had his kid on a backpack going up. LOL

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

I’m always mega impressed by the people carrying kids up mountains while I struggle lol!

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Fabulous 😄❤️😊👍😁

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks Don! Glad you enjoyed it! 😃

[@KUEHLKUEST]

We are headed to Glacier this September and doing research…found you two !! Awesome, we are an adventure couple too and enjoy the same stuff…totally laughed about the “do bears exist “ comment… we were the same for Buffalo in Yellowstone. Thanks for the info and we will be putting the Highline Trail on our list Cheers C&J

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The Highline Trail is a MUST! We hope you have a great trip! We also have a guide and itinerary to Glacier on our website if you’re still planning ☺️

[@Sam-ew1vr]

Huckelbary ice cream is amazing! Planing to go to glacier this summer!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Eat tons of it for us! It's the best!

[@melissafrye76]

You saw a bear! So exciting!! I literally clapped when the bear popped onto the screen. 😆😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha thank you for sharing the excitement with us Melissa! 🙌🏼🙌🏼