Trailside Glacier: Hiking in Glacier National Park
Program #4863
Hike the trails of Glacier National Park's incredible landscapes while discovering the natural wonders of bears and berries, goats and glaciers. Explore the "Crown of the Continent's" dramatic scenery shaped by geologic forces that continue to create amazing natural art work. Traverse Going-to-the-Sun Road through the Park and enjoy the ambiance of a bygone era with three nights in the fabled Many Glacier Hotel. Naturalist-led hikes explore both sides of the Continental Divide and wind through high alpine meadows in the shadow of towering peaks. Study the habitat of the wildlife that call Glacier home and see the geological forces that created this spectacular and majestic place.
Hikes range from 3 to an optional 12 miles with 500' to 2000' elevation gains. Mountainous, physically demanding terrain. Elevations from 4,700' to 7,000'.
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$1399 + $474 Single Supplement
Tour 1 7/15-7/21 Tour 2 7/29-8/04 | Tour 3 8/12-8/18 Tour 4 8/26-9/01 | Tour 5 9/09-9/15 |
Many Glacier Hotel is located along the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake inside Glacier National Park. The great northern railroad built this historic hotel in 1915 to accommodate the many tourists passing through Glacier National Park. Many Glacier Hotel is built in the Swiss Chalet style and the Swiss theme is carried through the interior of the hotel as well.
Highway 8, Swiftcurrent Lake
Glacier National Park, MT 59434
The Pines Condo is located on Big Mountain.
3820 Tamarack Dr.
Whitefish, MT 59937
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Day 1
The Pines Lodge Orientation Opening Dinner Day 2 The Pines Lodge Breakfast Hike Danny On trail Chair lift to Summit Lunch Presentation* Base program Dinner Evening activity Day 3 Many Glacier Lodge Breakfast Depart for Glacier NP Hike Avalanche Lake Trail Field sack lunch Travel to Many Glacier Lodge Check into Many Glaciers Hotel Dinner Day 4 Many Glacier Lodge Breakfast Jociphine Lake Loop Lunch Optional hikes or fee time activities Dinner Instructor led wildlife viewing Day 5 Many Glacier Lodge Breakfast Bull Head or Red Rocks hike Field sack lunch Continued hikes Dinner in Babb Instructor led wildlife viewing Day 6 Many Glacier Lodge Breakfast Check out of Many Glacier Lodge Depart for Logan Pass Hidden Lake Overlook hike Field sack lunch Depart for Whitefish Mtn. Resort Final Banquet Closing activity Day 4 The Pines Lodge Breakfast Depart Program schedule subject to change *Presentation dates/times may vary upon speaker availability Photo credits: Montana Department of Tourism |
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