Glacier national park in montana is a pristine and gigantic park that covers one million acres and features parts of three mountain ranges over 130 lakes a diverse collection of different species of plants over this hike is every bit as great and spectacular as other reviewers have suggested so here i will just add some details on the 27 optional boat ride from many glacier lodge.
Glacier national park hiking trips.
This popular hike is 9 6 miles and rated as moderate.
Camping equipment is available for rent at their west glacier office.
For information and reservations contact.
At 11 4 miles and rated as strenuous this is considered one of the most popular day hikes at glacier national park.
Box 330 west glacier mt 59936 406 387 5555 1 800 521 raft.
Discover the park s.
Over half of the visitors to glacier national park report taking a hike.
Hikers need to assume individual responsibility for planning their trips staying safe and reducing their impact on the park.
One of america s most spectacular ecosystems glacier national park encompasses nearly 1 600 square miles of snowcapped mountains emerald hued lakes forests and rivers.
The trail brings you to an iconic emerald lake surrounded by steep cliffs reaching up more than 2 000 feet above the water.
Custom trips are available.