West Glacier Montana
West Glacier Montana
Glacier Helitours - see the Park from Above
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Offering 30-minute and 1-hour tours of Glacier Park, ideal for families w/kids, seniors and disabled folks not able to hike the Park trails.
Glacier Highland Resort
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Come surround yourself with the breathtaking Rocky Mountains at the Glacier Highland Resort. Offering many accommodations including comfortable rooms with breakfast and more!
West Glacier Koa
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Experience the beauty of West Glacier Park at West Glacier KOA. Enjoy spacious camping, breathtaking views, and adventure just moments away. Your Montana getaway awaits!
Glacier Distilling - Tasting Room in Coram MT
A unique & award-winning small-batch distillery just minutes from Glacier's west entrance. Enjoy our Tasting Room and Retail outlet for whiskey, bourbon, vodka, rum & more.
Glacier Vista Motel at the West Entrance
In a great location near the western entrance to Glacier, this family friendly motel offers modest motel rooms and cabins, as well as a heated swimming pool.
Overview
West Glacier, MT is in close proximity to Glacier National Park, and offers an abundance of outdoor activities for all ages. This small town has a historic past, tied to the railroad and the people coming to the region to experience the wonders of Glacier Park.
Location
West Glacier is located at the western entrance to Glacier National Park on US Highway 2, in northwestern Montana.
Services/Amenities
A number of restaurants in West Glacier, Montana give you a fairly wide choice of eateries for such a small town. Tasty choices are important when you’re hungry, and you’ll discover foods that will tantalize your taste buds. Fine dining or some fast foot - it’s up to you!
Accommodations range from rustic log cabins to luxurious chalets, and everything in between. Get a traditional motel room or stay in a comfortable lodge suite.
Activities
- Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife watching in and around West Glacier is like touring a natural animal preserve. Spot some moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats with their scraggly beards, or a bear. - Hiking
Glacier National Park has almost a thousand miles of trails, so you can take your pick of hiking trips. Try Trail of the Cedars or Avalanche Lake Trail. You will marvel at the views and the beauty of the landscape. - Fishing
You can catch some large trout on the Middle and North Forks of the Flathead River around Glacier. You can catch fish up to 20 inches long at Hidden Lake. - Whitewater Rafting
Whitewater rafting couldn’t be better than on the Middle and North Forks of the Flathead River. Take a guided trip for a half-day or a long whitewater trip of a week. The whole family can enjoy this exciting adventure.
Attractions
- Going-to-the-Sun Highway
To really experience Glacier National Park, take the scenic 52-mile byway that bisects the park. This is a drive you have to experience to believe. - Flathead National Forest
Get away from it all and out into nature by visiting Flathead National Forest, 2.3 million acres of wilderness forest and outdoor fun.
Getting Here
To get to the interior of Glacier National Park from West Glacier, Montana, get directly on the Going to the Sun Highway and in 18 minutes you’ll be deep within this awesome park, surrounded by beauty.
- West Glacier, Montana is the western entrance to Glacier National Park
- Get on the Going-to-the-Sun Highway to really experience the park
- Spot moose, bighorn sheep or mountain goats
- Hike the trails in the park to get some awesome views
- Fish on the Middle and North Forks of the Flathead River
