Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park in northwest Montana is famed for sawtooth peaks, crystal lakes, and historic Going-to-the-Sun Road. Pierce its glaciers, hike its trails, and watch for bull trout and mountain goats.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Rockies |
| Subregion | Northern Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Glacier County |
| District | Glacier National Park |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 48.7596 |
| Longitude | -113.787 |
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12:59 PM LOCAL TIMEGlacier National Park rises dramatically from the northern plains of Montana to the high peaks of the Columbia Icefield region, straddling the US-Canada border. Known for glaciated valleys, emerald lakes (like Lake McDonald and Swiftcurrent Lake), and over 700 miles of trails, it offers year-round adventure from alpine climbs to forest hikes. The iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road surveys the southern park, while historic lodges and long-distance routes like the Continental Divide Trail payoff serious multi-day trips. Wildlife watchers seek grizzly bears, mountain goats, and gray wolves, while geology buffs delve into the park’s past as a once-massive ice-covered landscape.
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