Referred to as, “The Crown of the Continent”, Glacier National Park brings serene beauty, adventure and a diversity of wildlife to Montana.
GNP is crossed with mountainous valley’s and glacier-carved peaks that run through the Canadian Borders.
With over 700 miles of hiking trails, and photogenic scenery at every peak – Glacier National Park is a true beauty of its own!
The Park offers a vast amount of outdoor recreation for every season.
Whitewater raft the flathead river in the summer, or Ski Whitefish, Montana’s Top-Rated Ski Resort!
Overall, if you’re wondering “What To Do In Glacier National Park”, you’ll never run out of activities to pick from!
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The best time to visit Glacier National Park is Late June – Mid October.
The Going-to-The-Sun Road access is closed to vehicles outside of this time frame due to snow.
Also, majority of hikes are not accessible outside of this time frame due to snowfall.
However if you are biking Glacier, the roads open up in Spring between April-early June for biking.
This also gives you a chance to venture the Going-To-The-Sun Road without cars or crowds.
Overall, Late June – Mid October is the Best Time To Hike Glacier National Park if you are wanting to drive and have access to majority of the hikes.
The Going-To-The-Sun-Road opens in Late Spring for vehicle access.
Typically Mid June.
This is based on snowfall each year.
The park begins clearing snow pileup around the first or second week of April.
More of the Park begins to open up as snowplowing furthers.
However, the Park is cleared by Mid June for all vehicle access.
Glacier National Park offers an amence amount of outdoor activity during the summer.
You’ll surely never run out of things to do here,
Hike a few of the 700 trails that snake through the Park.
Choose from Day Hikes that reach the top of peaks, waterfall hikes or family hikes for scenic trails, or one of the many popular Lake hikes.
You’ll find a very high chance of seeing wildlife along any which route you take!
Such as big horn, moose, or black bear.
Whitewater River Raft the Flathead River for class III rafting!
Bike the famous Going-To-The-Sun-Road for spectacular views.
(or sight see by vehicle).
Glacier National Park is only accessible at certain areas of the Park during winter – due to snow pile up.
However there is plenty to still see and do outside of Glacier National Park!
Snowmobile the mountains – choose from popular trails that take you to the peaks for a birds eye view of the park!
Ski Big Mountain – the ‘Top 3rd ranked ski resort in the West’!
Visit the accessible areas of Glacier National Park during the winter months, for a winter wonderland!
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Always carry bear spray.
For trail guidance, download the AllTrails Mobile App.
During the peak season, between Mid-June to Late September, you may try to opt for taking the Shuttle Bus to certain hikes.
Certain areas throughout the park have very limited parking, and shuttling would be a better option.
Each hike lists if a shuttle stop is available.
You can also check here as well, Shuttle Stops Glacier National Park.
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