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Before you go
Your trip to West Glacier.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
West Glacier – Montana Destination Glacier (United States) — Whitefish; West Glacier
How to get there
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Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 39 km
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West Glacier Station 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Glacier Park Airport (FCA), in Kalispell, is about 40 km away. The long-distance train usually stops at West Glacier station during the summer season.
How many days
Two or three days, for the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Lake McDonald and the Logan Pass trails; plus one or two more for the park’s east side.
When to go
From mid-July to early September, with the road open to Logan Pass. Outside that period, much of the village’s services close.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
It helps a lot. In summer, park buses depart from the Apgar visitor center and go up the Going-to-the-Sun Road to Logan Pass.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in West Glacier
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Morning
Lake McDonald
Start in Apgar, at the southern tip of Lake McDonald, with the colorful rocks along the shore and the mountain views.
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Afternoon
Going-to-the-Sun Road to Logan Pass
Drive the Going-to-the-Sun Road with stops at the Trail of the Cedars and the Loop, up to Logan Pass; hike to the Hidden Lake overlook.
2 days in West Glacier
Day 2
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All day
Many Glacier
Cross the park to the east side and spend the day in Many Glacier, hiking the loop around Swiftcurrent Lake or up to Grinnell Lake.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is in West Glacier?
Park services such as shops, restaurants, lodging and rafting and tour companies, and the train station. The park entrance and Apgar are a few minutes away.
Does West Glacier operate outside summer?
Some services close between October and May. The west park entrance remains open, but the high section of the Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed.
Can you go rafting in West Glacier?
Yes, on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River along the park’s southern boundary, with local companies from the village, generally from June to September.
What time zone is West Glacier in?
UTC−7 in standard time (Mountain Time) and UTC−6 from March to November, with daylight saving time.