Glacier National Park: Baring Falls + Virginia Falls

The very next day after her 5 mile hike, Sierra busted out another 3.5 miles to two waterfalls in Glacier National Park.  Kaia, at not quite 2-years-old, managed a mile on her own.  We started out hiking at toddler pace for about 1/2 mile.  

That is where we stopped to see the first waterfall, Baring Falls.

A short decent to the lake and then it was up and up the trail to our next waterfall.

I was blown away by the color of the water.  It is just beautiful.  It looks enhanced, but I assure you, it is not!  The water really is that amazing green-blue color!

Eventually, Kaia got tired and wanted to ride in the carrier, which she did for a time, but then the long hike the day before finally caught up to Sierra, and the whining ensued.  We only had one carrier with us, so I just swapped the girls.  I admit, I felt quite odd carrying the 4-year-old on my back while the tiny one hiked on the trail.

This arrangement lasted another 1/2 mile or so until we reached Virginia Falls.

After a snack and some time exploring the rocks around the waterfall, we were ready to make our return hike and call it a day!