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    To $2,698 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+$820 for sgl. occ.)

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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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All meals included except 1 dinner.

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Whitefish, Montana

Special Interest

Culture & History, Geological Wonders, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife

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Glacier Montana Walking Vacations

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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 parks’ scenic trails, revel in endless vistas and sink into the comforts of rustic mountain lodges.

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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 or 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.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Our leaders were amazing!!! If we even (under our breath) mentioned to anyone that it might be nice to have this or that waiting for us at the end of a hike, it was there the next day. Talk about listening to your people!!! Our leaders were not only fabulous and professional and very knowledgeable, they made the trip flow extremely smoothly. They made this trip one of the best ones we've had. I cannot praise them enough!!! Thanks!
Sylvia Yasgur—Mamaroneck, NY

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SUPERB SETTINGS : Casual Inns

Lake McDonald Lodge

Lake McDonald (1 night): On the National Register of Historic Places, this hotel features a panoramic view of the lake.

Many Glacier Hotel

Many Glacier Valley (1 night): Built by the Great Northern Railway; a Swiss-style chalet on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake.

Prince of Wales Hotel

Waterton Lakes (2 nights): A historic, green-gabled beauty in Waterton Lakes National Park.

Glacier Park Lodge

East Glacier (1 night): Nestled at the foot of Squaw Peak Mountain with Douglas fir pillars gracing the lobby.

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Lake McDonald Lodge

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Levels 1 to 2 1 Route Option Available
  • 5 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 2 to 4 2 Route Options Available
  • 6.8, 9.3 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 2 to 5  3 Route Options Available
  • 5, 7.5, 11.8 miles
  • 1000 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Optional Activities
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 4 2 Route Options Available
  • 5, 9 miles 
  • 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
  • 5, 7.2 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles