Waterton Townsite
Goat Haunt is a launch point for easy day hikes, and long backcountry adventures, but you won't find any services in this area of the park. The closest place to stock up is Waterton Townsite in Canada.
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Waterton Townsite Details
Most people arrive at isolated, but beautiful Goat Haunt, Montana, via boat from Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada. Goat Haunt is a launch point for easy day hikes, and long backcountry adventures, but you won't find any services in this area of the park. The closest place to stock up is Waterton Townsite in Canada. So before you hope a boat to Goat Haunt, make sure you have supplies — and also your passport if you plan to hike south into Glacier National Park. Only United States and Canada citizens are allowed into the U.S. through the park, and you must have an ID. Other visitors are allowed to take the boat across the lake and can walk about a quarter of a mile from the dock to the ranger station, but cannot head further into the park.
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Rainbow Falls Trail
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