Goat Haunt & Kootenai Lake Glacier National Park Montana August 10, 2023

On Monday we put a plan in place to go on an adventure Thursday. On Tuesday we purchased our boat  tickets to Goat Haunt at the far end of Upper Waterton Lake which is in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA.  On Wednesday, I went through the procedure of virtually applying to enter the United States by filling out all pertinent information on an app and doing a scan of my passport.  “Status Pending” appeared on the screen and within five minutes, I was approved!

Fast forward to today and I excitedly waited in line to board the boat to Goat Haunt.

We opted for the inside lower deck for the one hour boat trip.  We cruised across the 49th Parallel and a half hour later, docked at Goat Haunt. A United States Park Ranger greeted us as we disembarked.  Before hitting the hiking trail to Kootenai Lake, some time was invested in checking out the area and reading the notices etc.  This was the view back after leaving the boat and walking the path towards the Ranger Station and pavilion. 

geared up and ready to go

we passed by the Ranger Station

parks employees residence 

some Park Rangers come and go by horse

Our destination was Kootenai Lake and to get there we hiked on The Continental Divide Trail.

Parts of the trail were quite overgrown yet very green and lush.  

There was never a concern nor an issue with this.   

view along the trail 

This was the view when we arrived at Kootenai Lake.  There is also a backcountry campground here just behind us.  There was no trail around the lake so we enjoyed this location, checking out the views before finding a lunch spot.

pointing out the pinnacles on Citadel Peak

We settled on a dry grassy section to have our lunch.  This was our view.

close up of the pinnacles 

view along the creek between Kootenai Lake and Upper Waterton Lake

arriving back at Goat Haunt

Time was on our side to savour all the sights at Goat Haunt.  

There are two main docks here.  This appeared to be a dock for privately owned boats.

While we had lots of time here, it passed by too quickly.  

I could see the boat coming to pick us up.

Once the boat arrived, we got in line to wait the 15 minutes before we could board. This was the view while waiting. For the cruise back to Canada, we sat outside at the back of the lower deck.  It was the perfect place to be.

view while sitting on the lower deck before leaving 

Good-Bye Goat Haunt, Glacier National Park, Montana, United States!

Hello Waterton, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada!

Even though we were in two separate national parks in two separate countries, they are united as one known as “Waterton Glacier International Peace Park”!  Thank You “Adventure Designer” for planting the seed about this trip.  I was happy to jump on board with you and share in making great memories!