Glacier National Park

Come and experience Glacier's pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a hiker's paradise for adventurous visitors seeking wilderness and solitude. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, transportation, and stories of Native Americans. Explore Glacier National Park and discover what awaits you.

Winter in the Park

A visit to Glacier's winter wonderland can be a fantasitic experience. Skiing and snowshoeing are available in many areas of the park and those hardy souls that enjoy winter camping will find they have the park almost all to themselves.

Activities at Glacier NP

Glacier National Park is a destination for two million visitors each year. With many different facilities and attractions in the park, there is something to interest everyone. Be sure to see the National Parks Service page of Scheduled Events to see if something special is happening the day you will be here.

The average visitor spends three to four days in the area, although you easily could fill a week with activities in the park. Listed below are some suggestions based on length of stay. Use the information on this Web site to tailor these activities to suit your own interests. Whatever you chose to do, remember to take some time to relax and enjoy your time in the park.

If you have...

One Day

• Drive the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
• Participate in a ranger-led talk or walk.
• Investigate the Discovery Cabin in Apgar Village, where you can learn about plants and animals and how the park manages these resources.

Multiple Days

• Take a backpacking trip deep within Glacier's wild interior.
• Hike through forests and up mountains on over 700 miles of hiking trails.
• Camp at any one of our 13 frontcountry campgrounds.
• Take a boat cruise to learn about geology, park history, and much more.
• Guided Horseback trips are available inside the park. Ride on a horse and explore historic and contemporary routes.
• Tour the Going-to-the-Sun Road in a Red Bus or learn all about the Blackfeet Indian culture in comfortable motor coaches.
• Attend ranger-led walks, talks, hikes, and amphitheater programs throughout your stay. Programs run from early June to early September.

Directions to Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is located in the northwest corner of Montana along the spine of the Rocky Mountains.

By Car - Visitors arriving by car will use U. S. Highway 2 to access the park from either the east or west. Visitors can also access the park from the north using Highways 89 or 17.

By Plane - Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana is 25 miles west of park headquarters in West Glacier, Montana. There are also airports in Great Falls, Montana (200 miles east of West Glacier) and Missoula, Montana (156 miles south of West Glacier).

Car rentals are available at airports. Shuttles are available at the Kalispell airport.

By Train - Amtrak services both East Glacier and West Glacier. Glacier Park Inc., provides a shuttle service at these locations. Please call them at 406-892-2525 for more information.

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