44. Molar Pass

Distance: 20.4 k
Elevation gain: 540 m

On August 10, Monday morning we left Calgary early to get a campsite at Mosquito Creek. We crossed the road from the campsite, tested the water temperature in Mosquito Creek,(cold) and set off for Molar Pass.

The trail was easy, often along the creek with bridges for crossing. A couple tall waterfalls from a glacier held our attention as we walked along. Unfortunately for pictures and views the air was very hazy.(smoky)

The season was a little late for flowers so we enjoyed a variety of gorgeous mushrooms instead.

  Eventually we reached more openess and saw the pass ahead of us although we could not be sure of where the path would go.

A few more turns and we were encouraged by seeing the trail traverse the wall at an easy incline.

We entered the pass and surveyed the valley behind us.

The pass was wide and green and as we hiked in further we saw Molar Mountain.

Herm always wants to see what's on the other side so we walked on to the edge.

As with most passes, this one was very windy on top so we sunbathed in the lee of some krumholtz until it was time to go home for supper.