Glacier National Park is located along the Rocky Mountains in the northwest corner of Montana. It is a perfect place to visit for outdoor enthusiasts and those who appreciate nature. From hiking to bike riding and camping, there are several activities in which to partake, whether young or old. The following is a detailed list of four activities recommended for those who take the venture to Glacier National Park.
1. Hiking: There are over 700 miles of hiking trails in Glacier National Park. Hikers can choose quick day trips or extend their adventure to a multiple day excursion. The Red Eagle Lake Trail starts in St. Mary, Montana and offers an easy course for a beginner hiker or someone who wishes to walk along low-elevation terrain. The moderate hiker can enjoy an adventure on The Highline Trail, one of the most popular trails in Glacier National Park. The trail starts at Logan Pass on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, in east Montana, and spans for about 20 miles to Fifty Mountain Campground. Hikers wishing to continue their adventure can continue on to the Waterton Valley Trail. Guided day-hiking and backpacking tours can be planned from mid-May until September.
2. ATV Tours: From May to October, visitors staying in St. Mary can book an ATV tour of the eastern portion of Glacier National park. St. Mary Lodge and Resort guests have the option to book an ATV tour through the lodge. The 39-mile tour takes about four hours. These tours allow visitors to experience breath-taking views and to spot wildlife including elk, moose, deer, and possibly bears.
3. Horseback Riding: Guided horseback riding tours are available during the summer months. Beautiful views and wildlife may be spotted no matter which trail visitors decide to blaze. The guided tours can accommodate to any riding skill level and range from hour to a full day. The tour around Lake McDonald, the largest alpine lake in Glacier National Park, is a favorite of horseback riders. One of the most popular day trips includes a tour of Sperry Chalet, and the scenic two hour tour through Upper McDonald Creek Trail gives horseback riders a chance to view picturesque scenery and views.
4. Red Bus Tour: The Red Bus tours are known throughout Glacier National Park because of the historic nature of the buses. There are 33 touring coaches in total that were built between 1936 and 1939. The tours allow visitors to experience traveling throughout all parts of Glacier National Park, including a road trip experience along the famed Going-to-the-Sun Road. Each bus features a roll back canvas top, allowing tourists to experience spectacular views right from the road. Between 1999 and 2002, the entire fleet was renovated, at a cost of $250,000 per bus, so the safety features could be updated and the buses could continue to service the park visitors.
No matter what activities visitors of Glacier National Park choose to do, there are plenty of adventures in which to participate. Outdoor enthusiasts and general visitors can all appreciate the beautiful scenery and exciting adventures Glacier National Park, located in Montana, has to offer.
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This summer I will camp at Glacier National Park. I will take an airplane to Montana, but will have to drive to the campground. What car would be ideal for driving on the mountains?
I am going to Glacier in August too…Pretty pumped live in NY but G’Pa has summer home in Montana…Havent been out since Junior year Highschool bout 8 years…Montana here I come!!
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Hey SuperKev, the group is called Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband, a five man band from Salt Lake City, Utah.
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…going to glacier in august. Watching this video makes me wish I was there now
Again i keep comeing back to this video . I lived it 2 seasons would b 14 months total. 98 and 2000 if im correct if there is ever anyone whos been there thoes yrs please contact me they called me Ricky Sous i was a sous chef at many glacier
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i lived in many glacier 2 seasons . if u ever get a chance jump on it , is the most beautiful place.
To properly answer your question, you would need to give out more information about what you want to do. Are you a car based tourist (like me) who wishes to drive through the park and see what is reasonable to see or are you somebody who wishes to hike into the Widerness ?
We visited Glacier 2 years ago staying in St Mary one evening, driving the Going to the Sun Road the following day and staying in Kallispell the next night. The Going to the Sun Road is magical and will take the best part of a day to drive if you take the advantage of stopping at the various turnouts to get out of the car and take a look.
If you want to do this, there is only a relatively small window in the summer months when the road is clear of snow. Check the NP web site for more details.
At the logans pass visitor center take the Hidden Lake nature trail. It is very hard work because of the altitude if you as unfit as I am, but the view at the end makes it worth while.
Somebody else will have to tell you about the wilderness which I only saw through the car window !
It's wonderful. You'll really like it.
The Going-to-the-Sun road is the obvious starting point. It's the only way through the middle of the park, and goes over the Continental Divide. You might look into a boat ride on Lake McDonald; it's really the best way to see the setting for the park, as you can't get a perspective from the shore. Be sure to take the hour one-way walk up to Avalanche Lake. It's a decent hike, but the view is one of the most spectacular in the United States. Then stop at Logan Pass for views of the Divide. Sunpoint has a fabulous view of St. Mary's Lake that is in all the magazines.
There aren't too many other roads in the park, so it's pretty easy to drive most of them. Just get out of the car once in a while and stretch your legs on the hiking trails, which are of varying degrees of difficulty.
One thing you should do is go up to Canada and see Waterton Lakes National Park. Mountains border the lake, and the view from the town is great. A boat ride takes you into the United States; it's worthwhile.
There are a few historic lodges in the area. You probably can't get rooms there now, but be sure to go inside and at least look in the lobby or have lunch in them. East Glacier Lodge and Many Glacier Lodge are wonderful old buildings, filled with wood.
There are some good pictures of the region at the Web site below.