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Glacier National Park
United States

Glacier National Park

Pristine wilderness, glacial lakes, and Going-to-the-Sun Road

Best time: Jun-Sep · Typical stay: 2–4 days

Monthly overview

Each month classified using local weather, crowds, and prices.

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Seasons

Jun-Sep

8-26°C

Peak season, Going-to-the-Sun Road fully open, extremely crowded, bears active

Crowds: very-highPrice: high

Oct-May

-15-12°C

Going-to-the-Sun Road closed, extreme cold, very limited access, peaceful

Crowds: very-lowPrice: low

Top experiences

  • Going-to-the-Sun Road50-mile scenic mountain road
  • Hidden Lake Overlook TrailPopular alpine hike
  • Many Glacier ValleyBest wildlife viewing area
  • Grinnell Glacier HikeChallenging glacier hike
  • Lake McDonaldLargest lake with colored pebbles

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