World · North America · 9 hrs ago
Glacier National Park seeks tips after hikers approach mountain goats
Glacier National Park rangers are investigating a confrontation between two groups of hikers on the Hidden Lake Overlook Trail.
One group was seen leaving the marked trail and approaching mountain goats, prompting the other group to confront them.
Video shows the hikers shouting and threatening one another before they separated.
Park guidance says visitors should stay at least 25 yards from mountain goats and other wildlife and remain on designated trails.
These rules help protect visitors and animals, while staying on trails also safeguards fragile alpine plants.
Rangers are reviewing video and asking anyone who recognizes the hikers or has more footage to contact the National Park Service tip line; officials may consider citations or legal action.
Glacier National Park rangers are investigating a confrontation between two groups of hikers on the Hidden Lake Overlook Trail.
One group was seen leaving the trail and approaching mountain goats, prompting another group to confront them.
Video showed the hikers shouting and threatening one another before separating.
Rangers are asking the public to identify people involved or share information that could help the investigation.
The park advises visitors to stay on designated trails and at least 25 yards from mountain goats and other wildlife.
- Who
- Two groups of hikers were involved. Park rangers are seeking information from the public.
- What
- Rangers are investigating a confrontation after hikers left the trail and approached mountain goats.
- When
- The date of the incident is not stated.
- Where
- The Hidden Lake Overlook Trail in Glacier National Park, near Logan Pass.
- Why
- One group was seen off trail and approaching mountain goats; another group confronted them.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
One group of hikers was seen leaving the trail and approaching mountain goats, and another group confronted them.
Park rangers began investigating and asked the public for tips and information.
- Park
- Glacier National Park
- Trail
- Hidden Lake Overlook Trail
- Wildlife distance
- At least 25 yards from mountain goats and other wildlife
- Tip line
- 888-653-0009
- [email protected]