
| Mt St John has always been a favorite of mine. I have been to the summit 10 or 11 times. One of the best parts is the hike up Hanging Canyon to get there. Early season is great when it is all snow to the peak. Lake of the Crags is wild when the ice is just breaking up. One time I hiked up Minga Spire, the peak to the west. To traverse to the peak to the east is an interesting scramble from the main summit. There are some great flat rocks to sit on and relax on the St John peak. It is a fast hike down, a real knee knocker all the way to the trail at Jenny Lake. A great way to spend the day, Hanging Canyon is always a magical place. I love exploring some of the far off parts of the canyon, way off of the beaten path. I once saw a wolverine across Lake of the Crags. No photos, but my friend also saw it through binoculars. |