Best Things to do in Glacier National Park Montana | Many Glacier, top hikes, canoeing and more!
This video will describe the best things to do in Glacier National Park, Montana including the best hikes and more. I took the footage in this video over the course of two separate trips to the park. Even though I've spent nearly 10 days in the park and hiked over 50 miles, I'd still love to go back and spend more time here.
Below are some of the links discussed in the video and links to all of my Glacier National Park blog posts that provide even more information on what to expect when visiting the Crown of the Continent!
Articles from my blog:
Check out my day hike packing check list:
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Learn how the National Park Timed Entry Reservation System works:
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Read my blog post about the best things to do in Glacier National Park:
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See great deals for hotels surrounding Glacier National Park with TripAdvisor, I am a TripAdvisor affiliate and may earn commissions if you use those links at no extra cost to you!:
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View the limited number of lodging options available within Glacier National Park borders:
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Learn more about Avalanche Lake:
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Learn more about hiking to Iceberg Lake:
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Learn more about swimming at Grinnell Lake:
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Wondering if driving on Going to the Sun Road is scary?
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Learn what to expect when preparing for The Highline Trail:
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Learn more about Trail of the Cedars Nature Trail:
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Learn more about visiting the Hidden Lake Overlook:
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Learn more about hiking to the Mount Brown Fire Lookout:
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Learn important facts and tips about Glacier National Park:
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Learn more about visiting Red Rock Falls:
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Don't wait until the last minute to book your rental car, RentalCars has great options:
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Reserve a Glacier National Park boat tour:
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Glacier National Park Red Bus Tours:
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Visit my website:
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National Park Service bear safety guide:
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Leave no trace principles:
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I hope that this video covering the best things to do in Glacier National Park Montana helps you plan your vacation to the Crown of the Continent!
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Trail of the Cedars Glacier National Park
1:21 Avalanche Lake Glacier National Park
2:17 Going to the Sun Road Glacier National Park
3:02 Visit Lake McDonald Glacier National Park
4:25 Hike to Hidden Lake Glacier National Park
5:13 Hike The Highline Trail Glacier National Park
5:57 Always hike with bear spray! Glacier National Park
6:27 Visit Iceberg Lake Glacier National Park
7:43 Swim at Grinnell Lake Glacier National Park
8:57 Visit Many Glacier Hotel Glacier National Park
9:56 Take a boat tour! Glacier National Park
10:33 Book a Red Bus Tour Glacier National Park
10:53 Canoe on Swiftcurrent Lake Glacier National Park
11:32 Hike to Red Rock Falls Glacier National Park
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Great video! Keep up the amazing work!
@travelwithwes
5 ай бұрын
Thank you I appreciate the support 🙌🏼
Talk about making me want to check out glacier national park! Incredibly helpful guide and love the 4k quality!
@travelwithwes
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Let me know if you have any questions when you’re planning your trip!
Absolutely breathtaking, thumbnail is stunning! Outstanding scenery my friend!
@travelwithwes
Жыл бұрын
Thanks glad you enjoyed! And I can’t recommend canoeing on Swiftcurrent Lake enough it was a blast (from the thumbnail)
_Cool and interesting hiking tutorial, completely guide with clearly narrated enhanced by stunning beauty of wonderful nature scenery. Great to be able to watched it, thank you so much for always sharing wonderful inspiration._
@travelwithwes
Жыл бұрын
glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for all the tips man! I’ll definitely be referring back to this bud when I plan my trip to Glacier NP.
@travelwithwes
Жыл бұрын
For sure man glad you enjoyed! Keep me posted when you get settled into Denver I’ll help you explore out there
@markrapien
Жыл бұрын
@@travelwithwes will do. Looking to be out there by September! Right in time to enjoy the beautiful fall season.
Great video! I recently was in Glacier and snagged a canoe at Many Glacier Hotel. Highly recommend if you can fit it in your schedule :)
@travelwithwes
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! Good call on snagging that canoe it was so much fun ;)
Thanks for all your tips
@travelwithwes
Жыл бұрын
Any time!
Great video thanks
@travelwithwes
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Very instructive!
@travelwithwes
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
This is a great video especially for the avid hikers! We plan to do most of the ones you mentioned. Have you ever done the cracker lake hike?
@travelwithwes
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed it! I haven’t had a chance to do that one yet, definitely on my list for next time we go back. I’ve heard that’s a good one to do on horseback if it’s something you (or anyone else) is interested in as well. We only had time for that or Iceberg Lake so we went with Iceberg!
Amazing guide and resources. Thank you for sharing
@travelwithwes
Жыл бұрын
No problem glad you enjoyed!
Can you plz drop the pinned location for starting and end of the going to the sun scenic road ? We will be visiting from Alberta Canada next month
@travelwithwes
Ай бұрын
It basically runs from “West Glacier” to “Saint Mary” depending on which side of the park you start on. Make sure you have a timed entry reservation!
Do you think we can still rent a canoe in September after the Many Glacier Hotel is closed for the season. We arrive September 18th.
@travelwithwes
22 күн бұрын
It doesn’t look like it, looks like they shut things down Sept 15th this year, otherwise I’d suggest emailing the hotel to ask directly
You said a ceratin part of the park wasn't open until mid July? I'm going June 22-28. Hope its all open then.
@travelwithwes
3 ай бұрын
Going to the Sun Road (which provides access to Logan’s Pass) and allows you to cut through the park, doesn’t fully open some years until mid July. It really just depends on the snowfall each year. If it’s closed when you visit, you should still be able to reach Avalanche Lake, Lake McDonald and I would assume the Many Glacier area. Two Medicine will likely be open as well. But Logan’s Pass gives you access to Hidden Lake and The Highline, which might not be accessible in June.
@PSU2024
3 ай бұрын
@@travelwithwes If Logan Pass is open when we go does Going to the Sun Road give you all the same views as the Highline? It says the Highline trail goes right above Going to the Sun Road. But is it just for a few miles or does the highline trail go above the Sun Road for the entire trail?
@travelwithwes
3 ай бұрын
The views are different once you get past the short section near the start that follows the road. It’s a tough hike but one of my favorites in the park especially if you make it to Granite Park Chalet and the Grinnell Overlook. Just be prepared for a long day!
I really want to go there but am absolutely terrified of grizzly bears.
@travelwithwes
10 ай бұрын
The reality is you could definitely run into one out there. But the other side of that coin is that they generally aren’t interested in humans. If you practice good bear safety you’ll be fine. Be sure to make noise as you hike and carry bear spray. There are lots of good videos on KZread discussing what to do if you ever have a close encounter! Don’t let that possibility keep you from exploring Glacier.
what do i do if i see a bear? am i in serious danger if i see a bear?
@travelwithwes
Ай бұрын
They usually aren’t interested in you - make some noise as you’re hiking, and carry bear spray
Hiking in Many Glacier. Came upon a group of @20 people. 100 ft ahead was a bend in the trail. Beyond that bend was a bear, a ranger, and another group of people. At one point the bear stuck her nose around the bend to see if there was anywhere to go. Several people in the group pulled out their bear spray. 😮 I wanted to ask them what their plan was. Were they going to be heroes and run ahead to save us? Or will they stand their ground and just spray them in the crowd? This is why I hike alone. Don't be stupid.
@travelwithwes
7 ай бұрын
Definitely gotta be smart and aware out there