Just want to double check. A Canister is required in Glacier depending on snow pack and you can rent one there anyway, and in Rocky Mountain National Park if you go that way?
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#3
The CDT goes through the RMNP along it’s southwest corner. If you time it right, you can go through without the need for the bear canister, or even a permit for that matter. Of course if you are going to take the 20 plus mile loop through the park, then you will need both.
I do not recall the need for one in Glacier at all, unless there are winter rules or things have changed since last Fall. The designated manditory camping sites all have bear poles (for you to hang your food bag). If you find a change in the parks policy, please pass that info on. The class of 2010 would need to know.
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#4
Both routes through RMNP are changing a bit. From where the short route splits from the long, it follows Tonahutu Creek 4.3 miles to Big Meadows where it joins the long route. Both go to the highway from there then up the highway .6 mile to the Onahu Trail. The route is being changed to follow the Onahu Trail .7 mile where a new trail is being built that hits the highway close to the river and bridge to Gaskill. New part wasn’t open and the turnoff from the Onahu Trail wasn’t completed when we were there last summer but it is being worked on. Alternative is to just stay on the highway to the turnoff by Gaskill but the new trail is nice if you can find it. Short route is 8.6 miles in the park so you can make it across the park and up Bowen Gulch without needing a camping permit but you miss a really nice piece of trail. Distance along the long route is 26.3 miles and is really a nice hike. Highly recommended.
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#5
All I heard was that a canister is required in Glacier if the snowpack enough that the poles are easily reached (like knee height…). Don’t know if this affects thru-hikers ever.
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