Glacier National Park, MT
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Nice place to visit, never want to live there. I just got back 2 weeks ago.
Places to stay..not sure, I have a place to go. Google it because I remember small motels right near the Going to the Sun Road.
What to do...backpack, camp, enjoy nature, find a train ride through the mountains, white water raft, fish and relax.
Glacier National Park - Going-to-the-Sun Road Information and Transit System (U.S. National Park Service)
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Wow.. no communication at all for a week.. not sure I could handle that for a week.. is there enough stuff to do - for a weeks time? or would like 4/5 days suffice?
My in-laws made me go there. No TV, cell phone or internet service for a week.
It was pretty though, nice hikes (yes there are bears out there on the trails), and fondue every afternoon!
ohstate
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We went to Glacier last year in the fall, right before they closed the Going to the Sun Road. Great place, really beautiful. We did 2 trail rides. One went to Sperry Chalet, which was 7 miles up hill (and back). Really beautiful. There are so many great hikes. We started in Waterton National Park in Canada, just on the other side of the border from Glacier, and made our way back through the park. We stayed at two lodges inside the park (worth it). Took a cruise on the lake there as well. If you like nature and critters, definitely go. If you're looking for bars and nightlife, not so much. They have camping as well.
We flew in/out of Kalispell, MT (via Denver) and stayed there our last night. Cute little town w/ some good restaurants.
Outside of East Glacier park, there is a very good little restaurant called "Two Sisters Near Babb" - and they had great margaritas and pie.
Here's a redacted version of our itinerary - they close the main road in mid-to late September, btw.
Waterton National Park, Waterton, Alberta, CA
· Boat to Goat Haunt – Hike to Kootenai Lake 2.5 miles, 200 ft elevation gain
· Picnic at Kootenai – watch mooses
· Drinks at Prince of Wales Hotel
Drive to Glacier National Park:
· Many Glacier Lodge,
· Horse Back Ride – Swift current Ridge, Swan Mountain Outfitters – Glacier National Park by Horseback
· Hike - Grinnell Lake, 3.4 miles, 60 ft elevation gain
· Dinner: Two Sister – Babb – 406-732-5535, 4 miles North of St. Mary’s on U.S. 89
· Drive Going to the Sun Road
· Sun Rift Gorge – Sun rift Gorge 200 ft
· Hike Baring Falls - Baring Falls .3 miles, 250 ft gain, St. Mary’s Fall
· Logan Pass - Hidden Lake Overlook – 1.5 miles, 460 ft elevation gain (Hidden Lake 3 miles)
· Picnic Lunch at Hidden Lake watching goats
· Stay Lake McDonalds Lodge – Hotels in Glacier National Park
· 8:00 – Horse Back Ride – Sperry Chalet - Swan Mountain Outfitters – Glacier National Park by Horseback
· Hike Trail of Cedars – Avalanche Lake 2 miles, 500 ft gain
· 1:30 Raft Flathead River Whitewater – Great Northern, Whitewater rafting in Glacier Park Montana and Kayaking in Glacier National Park. Guided fly fishing trips in Montana.
· Stay Kalispell Grand Hotel,
· Dinner – Capers 121 Main St. (406) 755-7687
· Drinks – Moose Saloon – 173 North Main St. (406) 755-2337
We flew in/out of Kalispell, MT (via Denver) and stayed there our last night. Cute little town w/ some good restaurants.
Outside of East Glacier park, there is a very good little restaurant called "Two Sisters Near Babb" - and they had great margaritas and pie.
Here's a redacted version of our itinerary - they close the main road in mid-to late September, btw.
Waterton National Park, Waterton, Alberta, CA
· Boat to Goat Haunt – Hike to Kootenai Lake 2.5 miles, 200 ft elevation gain
· Picnic at Kootenai – watch mooses
· Drinks at Prince of Wales Hotel
Drive to Glacier National Park:
· Many Glacier Lodge,
· Horse Back Ride – Swift current Ridge, Swan Mountain Outfitters – Glacier National Park by Horseback
· Hike - Grinnell Lake, 3.4 miles, 60 ft elevation gain
· Dinner: Two Sister – Babb – 406-732-5535, 4 miles North of St. Mary’s on U.S. 89
· Drive Going to the Sun Road
· Sun Rift Gorge – Sun rift Gorge 200 ft
· Hike Baring Falls - Baring Falls .3 miles, 250 ft gain, St. Mary’s Fall
· Logan Pass - Hidden Lake Overlook – 1.5 miles, 460 ft elevation gain (Hidden Lake 3 miles)
· Picnic Lunch at Hidden Lake watching goats
· Stay Lake McDonalds Lodge – Hotels in Glacier National Park
· 8:00 – Horse Back Ride – Sperry Chalet - Swan Mountain Outfitters – Glacier National Park by Horseback
· Hike Trail of Cedars – Avalanche Lake 2 miles, 500 ft gain
· 1:30 Raft Flathead River Whitewater – Great Northern, Whitewater rafting in Glacier Park Montana and Kayaking in Glacier National Park. Guided fly fishing trips in Montana.
· Stay Kalispell Grand Hotel,
· Dinner – Capers 121 Main St. (406) 755-7687
· Drinks – Moose Saloon – 173 North Main St. (406) 755-2337