Nearby Towns
What makes a great destination like Glacier so memorable? A spectacular park supported by fun and unique smaller communities surrounding it. Regardless of which direction you come from, the towns around Glacier offer the best part of your Glacier vacation. From rafting to golfing, from fine cuisine and art fairs to water skiing and seasonal festivals, plan to visit these many and varied communities for local culture and excitement. more info
Access thousands of hiking, biking and fishing trails - unlimited topos/maps and free trial!Glacier National Park 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.
Nearby towns include Waterton, Whitefish, Kalispell, St. Mary, East and West Glacier, and Apgar.
Waterton: Established in 1895, the park joined with Montana's Glacier National Park in 1931 to form the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. It is one of the most untouched areas in the province, ranging from prairie terrain to mountain wilderness. There's hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and golf in summer, and in winter, cross-country skiing. A variety of accommodations are available at the townsite.
Whitefish: Surrounded on three sides by picturesque mountain peaks that include the Big Mountain Ski and Summer Resort just outside of town, this alpine village offers summer activities including the most scenic gondola ride in the Northwest, hiking, horseback riding, kids day camp, chuckwagon dinners, village and summit dining, and music festivals in the outdoor amphitheater.
St. Mary is located in the northwestern area of Montana, situated at the West Entrance of Glacier National Park. The town of St. Mary is between Upper St. Mary Lake, which is located in the Park and Lower St. Mary Lake, which is situated in Glacier County. Going-to-the-Sun Road, which is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places, links St. Mary on the eastern side of Glacier with the park's western entrance at West Glacier.
East Glacier is located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation encompassing 1.5 million acres from the Rocky mountains to the Great Plains. It is the perfect point to start, headquarter, or end your visit to Glacier National Park.
West Glacier is a small scenic community which serves as the west entrance into Glacier National Park.
The small town of Apgar lies at the foot of Lake McDonald.
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