Nature Walk in Glacier National Park

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Forest and Fire Nature Trail, Glacier National Park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Nature Walk Glacier National Park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Meet at Glacier Guides & Montana Raft at 9:30am to meet your guide and go over a brief orientation. Once in Glacier, you'll get to explore Glacier's natural wonders on a guided adventure! Start with a 1-mile round trip walk through Lake McDonald Valley, admiring its glaciated beauty and resident wildlife. Then, venture to the North Fork Valley with scenic stops en route. Take another 1-mile round trip walk along the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River, learning about the environment and its history.

This engaging nature walk is easy, offering captivating insights. After the walk, return to the Glacier Guides and Montana Raft office in the early afternoon, benefiting from your knowledgeable guide's expertise. Typically, the tour concludes around 1:30 PM.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–18
Guide: English
Operated by: Glacier Guides and Montana Raft

Ages: Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Van Transport
Included: Hiking Poles
Included: Vehicle Reservation to Glacier National Park
Included: Snacks
Included: Guide with Wilderness First Aid and Bear Management Training

Not included

Not included: Day Pack
Not included: Rain Coat/Fleece/Warm Layers
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Admission fees: Glacier National Park

Itinerary

Glacier National Park

4 hours Admission not included

This easy half day trip in Glacier is the perfect introduction to the park. You’ll learn about Leave No Trace outdoor ethics, forest fire science, history of early settlers, and river ecology, while enjoying the views along two different, short trails.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Look for the Glacier Guides and Montana Raft sign and a blue raft on top of a blue bus between mile markers 151 and 152. If you’re arriving from Columbia Falls or beyond, we are on the left. If arriving from West Glacier, we are 1.5 miles, towards Kalispell, on the right.

End point

Look for the Glacier Guides and Montana Raft sign and a blue raft on top of a blue bus between mile markers 151 and 152. If you’re arriving from Columbia Falls or beyond, we are on the left. If arriving from West Glacier, we are 1.5 miles, towards Kalispell, on the right.