Glacier National Park Hiking
Activities
Hiking
Trip Length
5 days, 4 night
Departure Date
TBD
Glacier National Park, in northern Montana, is one of the most premier national parks in the United States. In fact, it is known as the "Crown Jewel" of the Rocky Mountains. It is especially rewarding for hikers and was rated the Number 1 National Park by Backpacking Magazine.
You'll be met on Day One in Whitefish, Montana, which is a groovy little mountain town. We shuttle to Glacier National Park and take a short warm-up hike. We make our way along Avalanche Creek to a beautiful alpine lake.
On Day Two, we hike higher into the Rocky Mountains, the backbone of Glacier National Park, to a backcountry lodge called the Granite Park Chalet. In the middle of the park, the views are outstanding. Your guides will bring food in with them and prepare an excellent dinner in the chalet's kitchen. With only the stars and your fellow travelers, you spend the night in what feels like the middle of nowhere.
The next day we hike from Granite Park Chalet down to the Many Glaciers area, famous for its abundance of glaciers and alpine lakes. We spend the following day in the Saint Mary area of the park, giving us the opportunity to experience four distinct areas of the park in four separate days. Our final day we take a short lift-supported hike on the slopes of Big Mountain ski area.
Your guides are professional Glacier Park mountain guides, with insight into the area's flora, fauna, and geography. You will likely see wildflowers, big horned sheep, mountain goats, and perhaps even elk or grizzly bear.
During our daily hikes you need only carry a daypack with water, snacks, and sunscreen. Your gear is transported by van.
For an outstanding vacation in one of nature's premier destinations, come join our Glacier Park Hiking trip.
Price
Double Occupancy $1795 / Single Occupancy $2095
Difficulty
Moderately Challenging — Includes day long hikes with variety of terrain.
What's Included
Four nights lodging, all dinners and breakfasts, three lunches, airport transfers, local transportation, guides, and van support.
Not Included
Transportation to and from Whitefish, drinks, personal expenditures, and guide gratuities.
Accommodations
We stay one night at Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park. This historic lodge, nestled among the trees, is the perfect place to start our hiking adventure. Our second night we spend in Granite Park Chalet, a backcountry mountain lodge built in 1914 and accessible only by foot. This rustic but charming lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our third night is spent at the luxurious Resort at Glacier, situated at the edge of the park with excellent views from your back porch. Our final night we stay at a fantastic small ski inn, the Kandahar Lodge, on the slopes of Big Mountain.
Suggested Readings & Films
For a historic view of the park, try Blackfeet Tales of Glacier National Park, written by James Schultz who lived with the Blackfeet during the first half of the 20th century. A Woman's Way West is a true story about an early settler, Doris Huffine, written by author John Fraley.
Weather
The average high temperature in July in Whitefish is 79 degrees Fahrenheit while the average nighttime low is a cool 49 degrees. Expect warm days and cool nights. July is mostly sunny but mountain storms are always possible.
Arrival & Departure
We meet in Whitefish, Montana where we will pick you up at either the nearby Glacier International Airport or in Whitefish itself. At the end of the tour we provide a shuttle back to the airport for those departing that day.
More Information
Glacier International Airport, Glacier National Park
Dates and itineraries are subject to change. Availability and itineraries will be verified upon request.