Glacier National Park, Lewis Range, Montana

  At Glacier National Park you always meet someone from West Glacier, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Columbia Mountain Trail. Glacier National Park is a charming section of wilderness that everyone likes. You just can't picture the amount of outdoors enjoyable stuff the Lewis Range has to offer. A lake nearby is Lake West, and needless to say Apgar Creek is a striking stream that is worth taking a look at.
But wait, there's more cool things to do in the Lewis Range. Stay the night at Lake Five Resort; whitewater paddling is good on Flathead
    River - Middle Fork. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Glacier National Park, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Glacier National Park. A spree
to Glacier National Park is a splendid selection when you have got to spend some time in nature.
Fun endeavors are abundant; there's always something for everyone to take pleasure in. You assume that's enough? Just getting warmed up. Glacier National Park is a perfect location to visit for more than one day, West Glacier KOA Kampground is a perfect location to camp nearby, and the Camas Creek Trail offers hiking at its best. At Glacier National Park you find a load of outdoors recreation, so you could have a load of fun.
Near Glacier National Park
 
    River - Middle Fork. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Glacier National Park, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Glacier National Park. A spree
Park and is undeniably a great location to pop by, and Glacier Haven RV and Campground is a magnificent campground nearby.
Good hiking is available along the Howe Lake Trail. Looking for something in close proximity to Glacier National Park? Lake McDonald is close by; in the event that you don't mind getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Flathead River - Middle Fork. Life's too short to enjoy all the amusing stuff in the neighborhood of Glacier National Park. Lake Five is a nearby lake that you could check out; do explore McDonald Creek
 
since you're here at Glacier National Park.
Glacier National Park has charming nature scenery for you to take pleasure in. Having a magnificent time in the Lewis Range is easy. While you're here at Glacier National Park, you could also stop at delightful Halfmoon Lake. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Glacier National Park has to offer, you can camp at San Suz-Ed Trailer Park Campground. You could also visit Mud Lake while you're here at Glacier National Park; it's close by. There's so much to do here at Glacier National Park that you need to camp here for a while, San-suz-ed Trailer Park is a tremendous place for that.
Not much rain falls here at Glacier National Park; the month of December is the wettest with most of the snow, and April is when it's the driest. Get drenched paddling on Flathead River - North Fork, and don't leave Glacier National Park without first going for a hike along the South Boundary Trail.

Glacier preserves over 1,000,000 acres of forests, alpine meadows, and lakes. Its diverse habitats are home to over 70 species of mammals and over 260 species of birds. The spectacular glaciated landscape is a hikers paradise containing 700 miles of maintained trails that lead deep into one of the largest intact ecosystems in the lower 48 states.

The park contains over 350 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and six National Historic Landmarks.

In 1932 Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Park, in Canada, were designated Wateron-Glacier International Peace Park. This designation celebrates the longstanding peace and friendship between our two nations. Glacier and Waterton Lakes have both been designated as Biosphere Reserves and together were recognized, in 1995, as a World Heritage Site.

   

CONTACTS

Email - glac_park_info@nps.gov

Fax- 406-888-7808

Write to
Park Headquarters
West Glacier, MT 59936

Phone
Visitor Information - (406) 888-7800
Visitor Information (TDD) - (406) 888-7806

TRAVEL BASICS

Operating Hours, Seasons
Most visitor facilites are open from late May to mid-September. During the winter in-park services are not available

Getting There
PLANE - The closest airports are Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana (25 miles from West Glacier) and in Great Falls, Montana (200 miles from West Glacier). Car rentals are available at both airports. Shuttles are available at the Kalispell airport.

CAR - NOTE: Vehicles longer than 21 feet or wider than 8 feet (including mirrors) are prohibited on the steepest sections of the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Public transportation options are limited. Shuttles from airports and train stations provide some service to visitors to the park.

Weather & Climate
Glacier's western valleys generally receive the most rainfall. Daytime temperatures can exceed 90 degrees F. It is frequently 10 to 15 degrees cooler at higher elevations. Strong winds and sunny days predominate on the east side of the park. Overnight lows throughout the park can drop to near 20 degrees F, and snow can fall anytime. In August of 1992, a foot of snow fell on the northeastern corner of Glacier. Prepare for a variety of conditions and pack accordingly. You may start the day in a T-shirt and shorts, and need a parka by evening. Dress in layers. Always bring raingear.

Getting Around
Guided Tours are available from two companies. Sun Tours offers interpretive tours in Glacier from June 10 to September 15. Tours highlight Blackfeet cultrue and history relating to Glacier national Park's natural features. For reservations information call 1-800-786-9220

Glacier Park Inc., offers tours between lodges. For reservations call 406-755-6303

FEES/PERMITS

Entrance Fee
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK PASS
$20.00 for Annual

SINGLE PERSON ENTRY
$5.00 for 7 Days

SINGLE VEHICLE ENTRY
$10.00 for 7 Days

Special Use Permits
COMMERCIAL TOUR VEHICLE FEES

Commercial tour fees are charged. Operators should contact the park at (406) 888-7800 for specific information on rates. Special conditions apply to commercially operated activities in the park. If you use park resources to provide a service (regardless of non-profit status) certain restrictions may apply to you. Please contact the park for more information.

CAMPING

Camping in Glacier
Make Reservations by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP
Glacier has 13 campgrounds with approximately 1000 sites. Fish Creek and St. Mary Campgrounds may be reserved in advance. All others are first come/first served.

LODGING

Apgar Village Lodge
For More Information on this lodging please call 406-888-5484

Granite Park Chalet
Backcountry Hiker Shelter
For More Information on this lodging please call 406-387-5555

Lake McDonald Lodge
For More Information on this lodging please call 406-755-6303

Many Glacier Hotel
For More Information on this lodging please call 406-755-6303

Rising Sun Motor Inn
For More Information on this lodging please call 406-755-6303

Sperry Chalet
Backcountry Chalet, reachable by hiking only
For More Information on this lodging please call 406-387-5654

Swiftcurrent Motor Inn
For More Information on this lodging please call 406-755-6303

Village Inn
For More Information on this lodging please call 406-755-6303

FACILITIES

Visitor Centers
APGAR VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year
Location - Apgar, at the foot of Lake McDonald, 2 miles north of West Glacier.
Closures - Open weekends only Novemeber through March
Available Facilities - Rangers are available to answer questions and assist with trip planning needs.

LOGAN PASS VISITOR CENTER
Location - Logan Pass in the center of Glacier National Park. 18 miles east of St. Mary, MT
Closures - Open early June through mid-October
Exhibits - Exhibits highlight the alpine ecosystem which covers almost 1/3 of Glacier National Park
Available Facilities - Rangers are on duty to answer questions and assist with trip planning.

ST. MARY VISITOR CENTER
Location - St. Mary, MT
Closures - Open May through mid-October
Available Facilities - Rangers are on duty at answer questions and assist with trip planning.


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