This trail wastes no time in gaining great views.
Ascending through fire-scarred forest.
Parts of the trail are quite exposed.
Admiring snowy peaks in the heat of summer.
In 2003 a wildfire charred the forest surrounding the lower 2 miles of trail.
It is amazing to see how the forest regenerates.
The burned forest makes distant peaks easy to see.
July is the best time for wildflowers.
A flower-filled gully near the trail.
Heaven's Peak dominates views from Loop Trail.
Glimpse of Highline Trail from Loop Trail near the junction of the two.
Granite Park Chalet.