Location: West Glacier
Top Things to do in West Glacier
Top Restaurants in West Glacier
- 1. Belton Grill Dining Room & Tap Room
- 2. Glacier Grille & Pizza
- 3. The Huckleberry Patch Cannery, Restaurant, & Gift Shop
- 4. Glacier Coffee House
- 5. Glacier Highland Restaurant
- 6. The Trap Line Cafe and Grill
- 7. Glacier Brew Espresso
- 8. Eddie's Cafe & Gifts
- 9. West Glacier Restaurant
- 10. West Glacier Cafe
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7 Nature & Parks in West Glacier That You Shouldn't Miss
West Glacier is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Flathead County, Montana, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 227. The town is at the west entrance to Glacier National Park and is located on U.S. Route 2 and a main line of the BNSF Railway. The headquarters complex for Glacier National Park is located nearby.
Restaurants in West Glacier
1. Hidden Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 713 reviews
A superb fishing lake where catching 20-inch fish is common.
Reviewed By dilly4j
This is a very crowded hike but the views and wildlife make this trail worth it. Most of the hike is uphill on boardwalks and the views, streams, snow, mountain goats, bighorn sheep and occasionally a grizzly make this hike really cool.
2. Ptarmigan Tunnel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Larryflynn56 - Hungry Horse, United States
The Ptarmigan Trailhead is located adjacent to the Swiftcurrent Motor inn and is approximately 11 miles in length roundtrip. The elevation gain is about 2,300' and as you approach the lake the vistas become more and more amazing. Three switchbacks ascend from the Lake to the tunnel and the view as you emerge from the tunnel is fantastic.
3. Glacier National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 457 reviews
Reviewed By GaryLiew168
Spent 4 days exploring and not nearly enough. From relaxing at the lake,canoeing, kayaking, driving the Going to the Sun Road and enjoying the magnificent views, hiking, rapid river rafting, and fishing. There is plenty to do for all ages. Surrounding town has plenty to offer too. Too bad 1/4 of the park is closed due to COVID but it was still a fun trip for us. We stayed in town, Kalispell, and drive in everyday. It was only a 30-40 minute drive with plenty of scenic views.
4. Apgar Lookout Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Bigskylaw - Great Falls, United States
We planned to make our second attempt at Avalanche Lake (our first one, ten years ago, had failed). We got to the trailhead at 6:45 a.m. (by design!) and got a parking space right across from the Trail of the Cedars. But, no. Closed for bear activity. We raced up to Logan Pass to do the Highline Trail. We even got a parking place. But it was forty-four degrees, and the wind was blowing so the cold rain felt like ice. We went and ate, but we were pretty dispirited. While eating an ice cream cone in Apgar, we looked at a map. Saw this trail. Got in the car at Apgar at about two-thirty. Started hiking about quarter of three. It's a fairly straightforward, uphill hike. I think it picks up eighteen hundred and fifty feet. It's an efficient, utilitarian hike. Nice view at the top, and we were back in the car by six. Good little workout. The bottom two-thirds or so is made up of thick, new growth. Right to the edge of the trail. It would be very easy to surprise a grizzly. Interestingly, we encountered a number of groups, but none were obviously making noise or carrying bear spray. Be careful out there!
5. Sacred Dancing Cascade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By CATTSAR - Provincetown, United States
I'm not sure why this is listed as West Glacier when it is well inside the park boundaries. Located about 12.5 miles north of the west entrance it is a focal point on the ride. The bridge spanning McDonald Creek allows for pictures from numerous perspectives. The cascade is just several yards north of the bridge. Another important feature about this location is that it is an opportune spot to pick up three converging trails; Horse Loop, John Lake Loop and Upper McDonald Creek Trail. I spent the better part of the afternoon here exploring and hiking!
6. Skiumah Creek Trail
7. Great Bear Adventure
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 2 reviews
