Can't help with the Waterton hikes. I just haven't hiked much in that park. Maybe when I finish Glacier
There are several options for the Goat Haunt end of Waterton Lake. There are a few:
1. Take the MV International round trip. Grab the first boat in the morning and maybe the last one back in the evening. This gives time for hiking the area.
2. Walk from Waterton o Goat Haunt and take the boat back. The trail hike is interesting and not as level as one might think (or hope). I think it's 10 miles to Goat Haunt from the Waterton Townsite. You could take the boat first but I'd rather ride on the way back.
Once at Goat Haunt you could hike up to the Waterton Lake Overlook. Not many go up there but the view is spectacular. 2 miles round trip.
Hike to Kootenai Lakes for some fishing.
Porcupine Lookout? I haven't been there yet. Check at the Goat Haunt Ranger Station to see if there is a bridge across the Waterton River. If not be prepared to wade. The elevation gain from the valley floor to the lookout is substantial.
Note this info provided by the Park Service regarding entry and exit to the US at Goat Haunt:
The U.S. Goat Haunt Port of Entry is a United States Class B Port of Entry open from 5/31/09 - 9/30/09. Port of Entry hours are 10:30 am to 5:00 pm daily. All travelers crossing the border at Goat Haunt must present documents that are Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant. U.S. and Canadian Citizens must present a Passport, U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Drivers License or NEXUS Card. U.S. Resident aliens must present a U.S. Resident Alien Card. Citizens from countries other than Canada or the U.S. must present a valid passport and a current I-94 or an I-94W available at the U.S. Class A Port of Entry. Crossing the Canadian border with a firearm is prohibited.
Carry a passport and get it stamped at Goat Haunt. The stamp is a nifty mountain goat.
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