We were looking for a hike to do, somewhat near Bozeman, say 1 hour drive. Hyalite was mentioned as the best, if not one of the best hikes in the region, due to the trail being right next to Hyalite Creek, and the abundance of waterfalls... and you end up at a lake sitting in a vast cirque -- our kind of hike!
And it was 5.5 miles up to the lake, with a 1800' elevation gain.
Bridge at Waterfall
Waterfall
Another Bridge at another Waterfall
The waterfall at the above bridge
Bridge at the top of the same waterfall
Not a bridge, not a waterfall, but an obstacle
More waterfalls
Finally, after gaining elevation, we are out of the trees and starting to get some views of Hyalite Canyon. A rather well defined rounded canyon. The trail is pretty much in the middle at the low point.
The trail flattens as we get close to the lake
Which we arrive at!
Pretty place in a cirque
With views of Hyalite Peak -- which we didn't attempt (add another 2 miles and 2000' of elevation!)
A happy hiker on her way back down
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