America's Most Dangerous Hikes

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Written by Nicole Stockton.

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Episode Transcript

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Hello friends, Steve Stockton here withyou. Welcome to our latest episode.
In this video, we'll discuss someof the most dangerous hikes in the United
States. Join me, let's walkand see now. Hiking is a popular
leisure activity in the United States,with more than fifty eight million Americans hitting
the trails in twenty twenty one alone. While the country boasts hundreds of thousands

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of miles of hiking trails, notall hikes are easy. The US is
home to some of the world's mostchallenging and dangerous hiking trails. With its
diverse terrain ranging from barren deserts totropical forest teeming with wildlife, Hiking in
the US requires serious preparation. Sometrails are so extreme that they result in
catastrophic injuries every year. Narrow paths, cliffs, deadly water currents, and

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other hazards are standard features of thesetrails. Hikers must be aware of the
risk involved before attempting these hikes.First, let's talk about Angels Landing and
National Park, Utah. Angels Landingis a popular five point four mile round
trip hike, and Zion National Parkin Utah is renowned for offering some of

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the most breathtaking views of the ZionCanyon. The trail's name is said to
have originated from a comment made byFrederick Weining Fisher, a Methodist minister who
visited Zion Canyon in nineteen sixteen andremarked that it would require an angel to
land there. The trail is notfor the faint hearted, as it is
challenging and dangerous. It involves asteep elevation gain of one four hundred and

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eighty eight feet and has rocky sections, with a trail being only a few
feet wide in some areas. Sincethe trail is exposed to direct sunlight,
it's crucial to bring proper sun protection. It's not recommended for young children or
people afraid of heights. Most hikerstake around four hours to complete the trail,
but some may take longer. TheAngel's Landing Trail starts along the distinctly

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marked West Rim Trail and quickly gainselevation before arriving at Refrigerator Canyon. The
final part of the hike, knownas the Chain section, makes angels landing
famous and dangerous. It's important tobe cautious during this section, as accidents
or carelessness can have catastrophic consequences,is recommended to dress in layers to adjust

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your clothing to your comfort level.Is also vital to carry plenty of water
to stay hydrated and check the forecastand park conditions before starting your hike.
Also bring a flashlight or headlamp withnew batteries as recommended. Although the trail
is well marked, carrying a parkmap is always a good idea. Every
individual needs a permit to high angelslanding, which park rangers can request at

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any time on the trail. Ifyou possess a permit and shure you download,
to print the confirmation email before startingthe trek and always keep it with
you. Even with proper planning andequipment, unforeseen problems can still arise during
outdoor activities. In case of anemergency, it's recommended to call it nine
to one one immediately. If selland data service is available. The call

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will connect you to the Zion Dispatchoffice, where you can receive further assistance.
The National Park Service advises that mostpeople cannot link to a mobile network
in Zion Canyon. Ask a parkranger a volunteer if you need SELL or
data servant. Here are a coupleof cases from Angels Landing Corbyn McMillan.

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Corbyn McMillan, a forty two yearold hiker residing in Saint George, Utah,
informed his mother that he planned tohike the Angels Landing Trail on Thursday,
February eighteen, twenty twenty one.However, he did not return from
his hike as scheduled, and hismother reported him missing. Park rangers found
Corbyn's vehicle parked at the Grotto trailheadaround midnight on February nineteen, but it

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was unoccupied. Later that morning,a formal search began. After confirming that
the vehicle was still parked and unoccupiedat the Grotto parking lot, search team
members found Corbin lifeless at the baseof Moonlight Buttress, which is located near
Angel's Landing Summit on the West RimTrail. After the initial investigation, it

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was concluded that Corbin's injuries were indicativeof a fall from a considerable height,
possibly from the peak of Moonlight Buttress. The Washington County Sheriff's Office was tasked
with heading the investigation, and theMedical Examiner's Office notified the National Park Service
that the remains found in the parkdid indeed belong to Corbin. Superintendent Jeff
Brady Boss said, our deepest condolencesgo out to the McMillan family and friends.

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We are all deeply saddened by thisoutcome. Then we have Jason Hartwell.
On the afternoon of March four,twenty twenty one, Jason Hartwell,
a forty three year old hiker fromDrapery, Utah, went on a hike
to Angels Landing. Later that day, mark visitors reported that someone had fallen

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off the landing, and a searchand rescue operation was initiated. On the
morning of March, search team memberslocated Jason at the base of the summit
of Angels Landing. According to thepreliminary investigation, Jason sustained fatal injuries consistent
with a high elevation fall. TheMedical Examiner's office and formed National Park Service
officials that remains located in the parkFriday morning for indeed those of Jason Hartwell.

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Zion Superintendent Jeff Brady Boss said,our deepest condolences go out to the
McMillan family and friends. Since theyear two thousand thirteen, hikers have experienced
catastrophic falls from Angels Landing or thetrail leading up to it. According to
records compiled by Fox thirteen, ifit's not the most dangerous trail in America,
it's one of the top five,said Travis Hagey, an associate professor

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at Bowling Green State University and formerrisk management employee for the National Park Service.
Next, let's take a look atBright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National
Park. The Bright Angel Trail maynot sound intimidating, but it's one of
the most dangerous trails in Arizona's GrandCanyon National Park and the entire country.
Reports indicate that more emergency rescues andnine to one one calls a curl on

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this trail than any other trail inthe state. Despite this, it remains
one of the most popular hikes inAmerica, with over one hundred thousand people
completing it annually. Measuring eighteen mileslong, the Bright Angel Trail is one
of the lengthiest hikes in the GrandCanyon. Dehydration and heatstroke are the most
significant threats at Bright Angel. Thetrail can be painfully hot, and every

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year hundreds of rescues are carried outdue to heat related problems alone. The
intense heat, coupled with over exertioncan be deadly if you get overheated and
dizzy. Slipping on the trail's high, unstable ground is easy. Although the
trail is well maintained, hikers oftenget distracted by the stunning views of the
inner canyon and distant formations, whichmay cause them to underestimate how far down

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the trail they've walked. Keeping trackof the distance covered is essential avoid difficulties
later on. The turned hike upand out of the canyon is much more
challenged and requires considerable effort. Therefore, it is recommended to plan for at
least twice as much time to hikeback up as it took to go down.
The Bright Angel Trail is located deepwithin a side canyon on a massive

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fault, and the trail remains inthe side canyon for the first few miles.
Most elevation change happens in the upperfour miles, including a series of
switchbacks. The trail is surrounded bytowering cliffs and has abundant plant and animal
life, encountering wild animals along theway as possible, so learning safety precautions
before starting the hike is essential toavoid human or animal injuries. The trail

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towards Havasupai Gardens is four point fivemiles or seven point two kilometers away from
the rim and starts to flat HavasupaiGardens is a breath taking oasis located within
the canyon and was previously occupied bythe Habitsupai people until they were forced to
evacuate when the national park was established. Once you reach this point, it's

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recommended that you take the relatively flatthree mile or four point eight kilometer round
trip hike Latau Point, which isexposed but offers a stunning view of the
sunrise or sunset. If you planon hiking beyond these destinations, is advisable
to first consult a park ranger beforehiking. Conducting thorough research and ensuring you're
well informed about the trail you planto take is crucial. It's also important

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to tell someone who is reliable aboutyour plan and who can take necessary action
in case of any delays or emergencies. Remember to check the weather forecasts and
pack appropriate gear. Encounters between hikersand mules on the trail have injured both
people and mules, therefore taking necessaryprecautions to ensure your safety that of other
trail users and that of meals andtheir riders is crucial if you happen to

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come across mules on the trail.While these steps recommended by the National Park
Service avoid any potential hazard. Onestep off the trail on the uphill side,
away from the edge. Two,listen for and follow the directions of
the wranglers. Number three. Remaincompletely quiet and stand perfectly still. Number
four. Return to the trail whenthe last meal is fifty feet or fifteen

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meters beyond your position. Now,let's look at a couple of cases from
brid Angel Trail. First up.Milislav Hannasek, a sixty six year old
financial advisor from near the Slovakian borderand a Czech traveling club member, was
underprepared for a weekend outing in theGrand Canyon in June nineteen ninety five.
However, he and his companions followedthe advice to stay hydrated and eat well

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before hiking into the Grand Canyon.According to the Coconino County Sheriff's Devities,
Milislav's hike started at seven fifteen ona clear and cool morning. In his
group used the bride Angel Trail todescend into the Grand Canyon. They reached
their destination of Plateau Point by midmorning, before the initial signs of the
scorching summer heat were evident under thedesert sky. Milislav was captivated by the

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prickly Para cacti in the gardens andpaid scant attention to the mounting heat.
As Melislav neared the finish of thetwelve point four mile journey, companion Marie
Kagankova, struggled to continue in therising temperatures. As Melislav helped Marie find
a shady retreat, he suddenly collapsedand succumbed to a heart attack. National
Park officials reported that during the summer, ninety percent of the incidents occur on

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the Bright Angel trail section, whereit follows Garden Creek to Pipe Creek,
located a mile below the Colorado River. Corporal Jim Coffee, a Coconino County
Sheriff's deputy who tried to rescue Milislov, said, you overload the body and
something is going to break, andnow we have Melney goodein On June two,
twenty twenty two, Melny goodeen,forty one year old hiker from Ottawa,

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Ontario, Canada, was hiking onthe Bright Angel Trail above the three
Mile Rest House while hiking out ofthe canyon after visiting the Colorado River earlier
that day, Melny encountered distress,which was supported to the National Park Service
by the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center. Around five point fifty PM, after
being notified of Melney's circumstances, artificialsarrived at the scene, where bystanders had

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already initiated a CPR search and rescuepersonnel attempted to resist state melding, not
or unsuccessful. Joel Baird, aGrand Canyon National Park spokesperson, told CNN
that temperatures where melting was hiking fromaround ninety five to one hundred and four
degrees fahrenheit. The National Park Servicewarned to Inner Canyon temperatures could reach one
hundred and six degrees fahrenheit. NationalPark Service officials said all visitors to the

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Grand Canyons should ensure they are drinkingplenty of fluids, resting in the shade
during the heat of the day,watching for signs of distress and traveling companions,
and dressing appropriately for the weather,which includes light colored and loose fitting
clothing. The National Park Service doesnot recommend hiking from the rim to the
river and back in one day.The next dangerous hike we're going to look
at is the Half Dome in YosemiteNational Park. Hiking to Half Dome in

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Yosemite National Park is a popular goalfor many experienced hikers. However, it
is a perilous endeavor. The trackcovers around fourteen to sixteen miles and can
take up to twelve hours to complete. The train is consistently challenged, and
the final ascent to the top ofHalf Dome is considered one of the most
treacherous hikes in America. Individuals mustpull themselves up a large sloping rock face

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known as Half Dome, which sinceeighty eight hundred feet above sea level.
Two metal cables allow hikers to ascendthe final four hundred feet to the summit
without the aid of rock climbing equipment. It is not mandatory to use safety
harnesses attached to the cables. There'sno vegetation or soil to break your fall,
Only sheer rock awaits below. Thissection of the trail alone has claimed

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the lives of over twenty people,and the entire hike has resulted in the
demise of more than sixty individuals.While injuries are common, experienced and fit
hikers who wear proper footwear and arevigil about the risk can safely complete the
high Presently, thousands of people havesuccessfully reached the summit. However, park
rangers must assist hundreds of people onthe way to Half Dome every summer.

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The truth is that most of theseemergencies could have been prevented with proper preparation
and caution. While there are noguarantees for your safety, you can do
a few things to reduce your riskand make your hike more enjoyable. If
you plan to hike during the day, start early in the morning. Starting
early in the morning is highly recommended, preferably around sunrise. Make sure you
have a turnaround time. If youhave yet to reach the top of Half

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Dome by predetermined time, check thesunrise and sunset times before the hike to
know how much daylight you have.Carrying a flashlight or a headlamp with fresh
batteries is also crucial, since navigatingthe trail after dark without one can be
challenging. Even though the trail iswell marked, it's recommended to have a
good topographic map and compass and knowhow to use them in emergency. Taking

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your time and having patients when hikingwith slower hikers is essential. If possible,
allow faster hikers to pass by stayingon the inside of the cables.
Never attempt the assent when storm cloudsin the area, the ground is wet,
or when the cables are down forthe winter. It is critical to
wear appropriate foot gear and use climbinggloves for safety. During the summer months,

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a few visitors may experience out altitudesignals, which can cause severe headaches
or nausea. The only way toalleviate these symptoms is to descend to a
lower altitude immediately. Other environmental illnessesto be aware of are heat exhaustion,
deadration, and low electrolyte levels.Drinking water, eating regularly, and taking
frequent breaks in the shade are essential. Now, let's look at a couple

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of cases from the area. First, Danielle Burnette. In September twenty nineteen,
twenty nine year old Danielle Burnette ofBlake, Havasu City, Arizona,
fell from the half domed cable sectionand eye witnessed said they tried to reach
out and grab her as she screamedand slid down the cliff, but she
was out of their reach. Sadly, she fell five hundred feet to her

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demise. Another hiker who saw herfall posted an account on Facebook. The
witness wrote, quote, Danielle apparentlybecame worried when light rain started to fall
as she was ascending, and sheturned around to come down without reaching the
top, her shoes slipped on therock. She fell hard and lost her
grip on the cable end quote,and we have Hirofumi Nohara. In June

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two thousand and seven, a thirtyseven year old hiker named Hirofumi Nohara from
Japan tragically fell from the half donedcables section when he was three quarters of
the way to the top. Helanded on a ledge three hundred feet down
before falling another one thousand feet.An investigation later revealed that hero Fumi was
not engaging in unsafe behavior and theweather was sunny. However, the cables

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were very crowded and many hikers werebunched up trying to pass each other,
which may have contributed to the accident. The next dangerous hike we have is
Camp Mrror Mountaineer National Park in WashingtonState. The Camp Muir Trail is located
on Mount Rainier in Washington and isconsidered one of the most treacherous hikes in
Mount Rainier National Park. This ninemile trail is a popular stop for climbers

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attempting to reach the summit of Ranier, which stands at fourteen thousand, four
hundred and ten feet above sea level, is also a common day hike.
The trail is perilous because of itsunexpected freezing temperatures and storms. Is an
extremely high altitude hike, gaining fourthousand, six hundred feet throughout the trail.
Hikers must always be prepared for winter, as you never know when a

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snowstorm will hit this area. Theentire mountain is hazardous and it has claimed
the lives of hundreds of people.Many accidents have happened in an altitude as
high as this hike, even duringsummer. Any One visiting the trail should
prepare food, water, and equipmentfor an ice track. Now, let's
look at a couple of cases.First, Alex Fitzgerald. In September twenty

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twenty, twenty seven year old AlexFitzgerald and his hiking companion descended Mount Rainier
from Camp Muir when Alex became disorientedin white out conditions. At ten a
m on Wednesday, rangers received anine one one call from Alex's companion,
who reported that she and Alex werelost in the high winds, heavy rain,
and wide out conditions at around ninetythree hundred feet elevation after spending the

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night in a tent at Camp Muirat an elevation of ten thousand, one
hundred and eighty eight feet. Thepark rangers monitored their descent while a quick
response team assisted him. At threefifty pm, the rescue team intercepted Alex's
companion, whom two other hikers wereassisting, at the top of the Skyline
trail. She reported that Alex hadbecome increasingly disoriented and unresponsive. She had

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tried to move him or get hercell phone signal, but was unsuccessful.
She then left to find help.According to a National Park Service release,
rangers located Alex at four forty twopm on September twenty third, at an
altitude of about seven thy seven hundredfeet on the Bure Snowfield. Unfortunately,
he had succumbed to the elments.The following day, rangers an Olympic Tacoma,

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Central Washington. Seattle and Everett MountainRescue volunteers returned to the scene and
successfully recovered him. Now we haveTim and Greg Stark. On Saturday May
twenty one, two thousand and five, fifty seven year old Tim Stark,
a retired United Airlines pilot, andtwenty seven year old Greg Stark, Tim's
nephew, set out to hike upthe Paradise Glacier to Camp Muir for an

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overnight's stay when a blizzard hit aroundfour pm. According to the Seattle Post
Intelligencer, on Saturday afternoon and evening, the massive storm covered the mountain and
two feet of snow, which continuedthrough Sunday. Mike Gothier, the former
head climbing ranger at Mountaineer National Park, saw the pair at four fifteen pm
on their way up to the HighMountain camp. They were prepared for an

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overnight's stay. He said. Theyfollowed us up for a portion of the
hike. We were walking into thestorm. The storm was as bad as
it gets. It was epic conditions. I had to pay attention every step
of the way during their climb.Mike Gothier observed that one of the men
was wearing cotton pants, while theother had opted for kneeling shorts. His

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advice that climbers and hikers avoid cottonclothing, which loses warmth rapidly when wet.
Additionally, the duo could not keepup with the pace of Gothier's group.
After spending around ninety minutes at CampMuir, Mike Gothier and his group
descended the mountain. Visibility was sopoor that they had to rely on GPS
devices to navigate the way. Ontheir way down, they encountered another group

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of hikers lost in the storm.We got them back on track and continued
down. He said they did notsee Tim and Gregg. On Monday,
rangers spotted Tim and Gregg about onehundred yards apart on the Paradise Glacier east
of the Mere Snowfield, about twohundred yards from one of the most popular
trails in the park. They werefound face up in the same clothes they
wore Saturday, and their head lampswere still on. Dothea speculated that the

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men never reached Camp Mirror, whichis over ten thousand feet high. He
suggested they likely got lost and wanderedaround in the snow as hypothermia set in
with temperatures dropping to the low twenties. According to rangers, Tim and Gregg
may have attempted to pitch their tentas the rangers discovered it inside a backpack
covered in snow. The other itemsin their packs, such as sleeping bags,

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extra clothes, and a stove werestill dry. The wind was howling,
so they might have tried to setup the tent and gave up.
Gothier said, at about ten PM, I got a call from a ranger
at the Campmure cabin who said thewind was blowing so hard that snow was
coming through the cracks in the walls. Tim and Gregg, he said,
probably wandered around until they quote ranout of gas and sat down end quote

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Greg's friend Brian. She said hewas an avid outdoorsman, mostly a fly
fisherman. I never knew him todo any mountaineering, but he loved the
outdoors. Family members told Mike Gothierthat Tim had camped overnight at Camp Mure
five or six times before. It'sjust sad. Gothier said, it could
be a rough place when the weatherturns south. Next up Huckleberry Lookout in

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Glacier National Park. The Huckleberry LookoutTrail spans six miles and is a challenging
hike in Glacier National Park, Montana. The trail is known for its hazardous
conditions due to around three hundred grizzlybears they call the area home. In
every one thousand square kilometers of space, there are approximately thirty bears. The

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grizzlies love to feed on the huckleberriesthat grow along the trail, making it
a perilous hike for humans. It'scrucial to exercise caution while trekking on this
trail. The initial part of theHuckleberry Lookout is relatively flat, allowing hikers
to warm up before tackling more challengingsections. After walking a quarter of a
mile to reach McGee Creek, theonly notable water source available during the hike,

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the trail starts to descend steadily afterabout half a mile. The canopy
is quite thick for this initial partof the trail. The force begins to
thin as you get closer to thehigher elevations about three miles into the hike.
After hiking just under four miles andgaining two thousand feet in elevation,
you'll arrive at a small pass.The surrounding mountains offer a beautiful skyline view,

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and you may even spot the HuckleberryLookout in the far distance to the
northwest. The pass provides a perfectspot to take a break and rest.
However, in early summer, youmay need to turn around at this point
due to snow. If the pathis clear, it's possible to reach the
lookout approximately two miles further. Thefinal leg of the trail is stunning.

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Notable peaks such as Longfellow Peak andPaul Bunyan's Cabin can be seen towards the
north, while Mount Saint Nick andthe Great Northern are visible towards the southeast.
The hike to Huckleberry Mountain Lookout offerssome respite, as the elevation remains
steady until the final scent of fourhundred feet towards the end. It is
highly recommended that hikers always hiking groups, make noise while hiking, carry bear

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spray, keep it accessible, andknow how to use it. Keeping the
campgrounds and developed areas clean and freeof food and trash is crucial. Regulations
require that all food items, containers, and cookware be stored in a hard
sided vehicle or food locker. Whennot in use, whether day or night.
Bareproof containers should be used for alltrash disposal. Do not burn waste

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in fire rings or leave litter aroundyour campsite before leaving the grounds, ensure
that the fire rings are trash.But now here's a case from the area
Matthew read. On Friday May seventh, twenty twenty three, nineteen year old
Matthew Reid arrived at the Huckleberry Lookouttrail head excited to take advantage of the

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beautiful weather. He planned to hikeas far as possible before snow made it
impossible to continue. When he failedto return his schedule, his mother contacted
the National Park Service and a searchand rescue operation was initiated. An article
by Maggie Dresser for the Flathead Beaconrecounts the following events. After starting his

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hike, Matthew had conversations with severalgroups who cautioned him about the trail's instability
beyond the four mile mark, whichthey had turned back from. However,
he chose to continue and eventually reachedthe snowy section of the trail that could
not withstand his weight, causing himto sink into the snowpack and become trapped.
After struggling for twenty minutes, hefreed his leg by wiggling his foot

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and could move again. Matthew hadjust escaped a problematic situation when he slipped
off the tree again with only oneshoe on his other foot plunged into the
snow, leaving him completely unshod.Matthew tried to send back up the slope
to return to the trail, buthis efforts were in vain. He postholes
through the chest deep snow, witheach step slipping further down the slope.

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Matthew, wearing shorts and no shoes, decided to move to a dryer area
as a backup plant. However,to the slippery ground, he was unable
to walk and therefore had to slideon his butt, using his feet to
break until he reached the end ofthe snowfield. Unfortunately, he lost his
phone and water bottle on the way. Matthew was falling a drainage when inclement

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weather moved into the area and itbegan to drizzle. He stopped to create
a shelter and rested there for aboutfour hours. Once the weather cleared up,
his next goal was to head eastand locate Cavas Road, which intersects
the trailhead Matthew had been tracking throughheavily forced to terrain for hours, but
realize he was not progressing, hedecided to wait in one location make it

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easier for search teams to locate him. He built a new shelter where he
stayed put until rescue crews found himalive. Three days later. Officials in
a helicopter noticed footprints in the snowon the ridge line where Matthew had slid.
Rescuers traced the princes from the trailto the drainage and pieced to Matthew's
travel path together. When he camedown. I was so relieved, Matthew

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said. I was starting to beunsure if they would actually find me,
and to have the helicopter drop thelights and have someone next to me,
it's about to be over. Thatwas what was going through my head.
Matthew was treated for frostbite and hypothermiaand was told he may have to have
both legs amputated, but he wasgrateful to be alive. In conclusion,

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some of the most perilous hiking trailsare in the heart of America's pristine national
parks, each boasting breathtaking views andformidable challenges. However, that adventure comes
with risks. These trails demand respect, preparation, and a keen awareness of
your surroundings. You're navigating sheer cliffs, treacherous terrains, for unpredictable weather.

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These trails are a testament to theuntamed beauty and inherent dangers of the great
outdoors. So if you're ready toembark on an adventure that pushes your limits,
tread carefully and embrace the thrill responsibly. Nature's wonders await, but safety
should always be your most trusted companionon these daring trails. Happy hiking,

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and may your journeys be as oddinspiring as they are unforgettable. Well,
friends, there you have it.What do you think about these dangerous hikes?
I look forward to your comments,but please keep it friendly and respectful.
If you've been on a dangerous hike, let us know. Until we

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meet again. Be good to yourselvesand each other. Stay safe out there.
As for me, I'll see alittle further on down the trail.
I'm Steve Stockton, and I'll talkto you next time, and please tell
your animals. I said, hi,