Distance: 2.4 km return
Elevation gain: 225 metres
Another short hike brought us up the Bear's Hump, a good viewpoint over the town and Prince of Wales hotel. It was easy to do after the Bellevue Prairie hike although I almost backed out due to a little rain.
In 2017, Waterton was seriously damaged in forest fires. Bare trees stood out all over above green undergrowth. The positive side was that the views were extra good, negative side - less shade.
More beautiful flowers as we hiked up the wide, busy trail but the most surprising was the mock orange; first one bush and then much of the mountainside. I guess it was trying to make up for the lack of blooming bear grass this year.
The Prince of Wales Hotel was saved during the fire and makes a splendid view from on top of the bear's hump.
And just to prove we got to the top:
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