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Montana: Hiking in Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks

Glacier National Park offers chiseled valleys blanketed with wildflowers and bottomless lakes that mirror soaring peaks. Rolling grasslands stretch to the horizon and a wealth of wildlife calls these mountains home. Just across the border is Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park, where a majestic landscape is yours to experience. The area’s glaciated past comes to life as you hike by graceful waterfalls and over rugged mountain passes. Join Backroads to explore the scenic trails, revel in endless vistas and sink into the comforts of rustic mountain lodges. more

Montana: Hiking in Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks

Glacier National Park offers chiseled valleys blanketed with wildflowers and bottomless lakes that mirror soaring peaks. Rolling grasslands stretch to the horizon and a wealth of wildlife calls these mountains home. Just across the border is Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park, where a majestic landscape is yours to experience. The area’s glaciated past comes to life as you hike by… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $2,698* per person
Lodging: hotel
When: July, August
Number of days: 6
Group size: 24

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Backroads

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Trip details

Day 1 Lake McDonald

Meet in Whitefish At the Trail of the Cedars, hike through a dense forest of ancient red cedars to turquoise Avalanche Lake Test the waters of this glacial lake and later relax on the terrace of our lodge.

 

Day 2 Many Glacier Valley

Journey over Going-to-the-Sun Road, called “the most beautiful 50 miles in the world,” to Logan Pass and the Continental Divide for beautiful views Stride along the Highline Trail marveling at such geologic features as the Bishop’s Cap and Haystack Butte.

 

Days 3-4 Waterton Lakes

Shuttle north across the Canadian border to Waterton Lakes National Park Hike the Carthew-Aldersen Trail, which leads through numerous botanical zones Options abound: Enjoy a boat cruise to the northern gateway of Glacier National Park or a walk to Rainbow Falls or Kootenai Lake for possible moose sightings.

 

Days 5-6 East Glacier

Hike to Iceberg Lake, where freezing waters harbor icebergs well into summer Search the steep mountainsides for bighorn sheep and mountain goats After boating across Two Medicine Lake, follow a narrow trail to Twin Falls and along the northern shore of the lake.

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