Guide to Visit Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is Situated in Montana’s Rocky Mountains, Glacier Park is one of the most majestic parks in the U.S with a 1,583-square-mile wilderness holding pristine forests, snow mountains, crystalline lakes, and full of beautiful flowers.

If the visitor’s group wants to hike, camp, or ski in Glacier National Park, Tour Bus Rental can help you get there, modern motor coaches with reclining seats to take your Visitor’s group from Seattle or Portland to Montana. 

Glacier National Park is divided into west and east sides. The West side starts at around 3,200 feet and has heavy green trees and a great deal of solitude. The East side starts at around 5,000 feet and has fewer trees, but has more expansive and wonderful views for visitors.

Glacier National Park is an untouched backcountry, the main cuts across the park, are lined with visitors’ centers, and lodges that are open full-time for visitors during peak season (May to September). If you’re not experienced, you want to stick to the trails and hotels around the main road.

If you spend your time outdoors, you need to hire a Luxury Tour Coach to reach there and can venture to the hiking trails in the backcountry. Here you’ll find the park’s wildlife, like mountain goats, bighorn sheep, lynx, and grizzly bears. Please make sure to keep your distance!

It is important to think about the weather when you visit a National Park, but especially important when you visit Glacier. The Glacier typically has snow on its top from September to July, and the lower top may still have snow from late September until June. In the winter season, visitors can expect below-freezing temperatures, even on summer nights temperatures can drop into the 30s.

Glacier has very cold temperatures and heavy snowfall, and many of its amenities are only open in late spring and late summer, hotels, restaurants, boat rentals, and horse riding are usually open from May to September. Going to the Sun Road and many of the hiking trails also open when the snow melts down.

Hire a Charter Bus Rental Near Me to visit from mid-September to April,  and have many options for lodging, food, and trails. You can engage in backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, and rustic camping.

Glacier Park has almost 700 miles of hiking trails, and thousands of people hike the park’s trail named 158 every year. The National Park Service divides the trails into different sections. Sleeper Coach Bus is the best option to visit all the hiking trails.

If your group is not up for a hiking challenge, you have to try one of the park’s nature trails using Coach Bus Rental. Trail of the Cedars, Forest and Fire, Hidden Lake, Running Eagle Falls, and Swift current Nature Trails are all beautiful for walks and give wonderful feelings.

The Trail of the Cedars and Running Eagle Falls is the only hiking trails that are wheelchair accessible. Mobility aids and trained dogs are allowed in the park.

If you’re planning to tackle Glacier’s trails, especially the top ones, follow these tips to keep your group safe:

• Stop at a visitor center and check the Park website, to learn about trail and weather conditions.
• Prepare yourself for hazards on your selected hiking trail.
• Keep your group together to avoid dangerous situations or falling behind the group.
• In case someone falls or gets hurt, Make sure everyone has water, food, and first aid supplies.

Glacier has concession stands and stores that are open during the summer, it’s still important to bring supplies when hiking—especially during winter when stores aren’t open. Here are the items you should have for a hike.

• Sturdy footwear
• Plenty of water (surface water is not safe to drink)
• Bear spray
•  Mosquito repellent
• Sunscreen and hat
• Rain gear 
• Snacks or a lunch

Independent Hiking isn’t for everyone. During the season from May to September, guided tours depart from the park’s visitor centers. If you like a personalized tour, hire a Glacier Guide, who has licensed to operate in the park.

 The visitor’s group can take the Sleeper Bus Rental for the boat tour with a guide leading you around the trails by booking a tour with the Glacier Park Boat Company.

Glacier National Park has a lot of hotels and lodges during the summer, most groups prefer to camp for a more natural experience. Glacier has many regulations for camping in accordance with Leave No Trace laws, so you’ll need some research before pitching the camp.

Glacier National Park has around 65 campgrounds. In order to any of them, you need a Permit from the St. Mary Visitor Center. In winter, you must reserve your permits online or at the office for 3 to 7 days.  From May to October, you can get permits on a day, but you’ll need to arrive at the office. Permits cost $7, and you must watch a Camping video created by  National Park Service 

When you receive a permit, the campsite is available for tenting. Camping is only available in the Nyack/Coal Creek camping zone. Up to 12 people are allowed a permit for the same campground, so larger groups may need to skip. Visitors groups can go to the camp side easily with Luxury Charter Bus. All campground has 2-7 campsites, and every campsite can hold up to 4 people and  2 tents.

Camping is great fun, but can also be risky. Here are a few tips to keep the group safe:

• Never camp alone. make sure everyone has a companion.
• Use extreme caution when crossing snowfields,  snow bridges, and Glaciers.
• Hypothermia is a big risk in glaciers, at night time. Dress in synthetic or wool clothing as a base layer. Put on rain gear before you become wet, and change any wet clothes quickly. Staying out of the cold wind and eating high-calorie foods to stay warm up your body.
• Be careful the glacial streams and rivers in the park are cold, and the water moves quickly.
• Bring filtered water.
•  Stay away at least 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards away from all the wildlife. 

The Group needs to be well-prepared for camping in Glacier. Here are an items list your group needs for well-prepared camping in Glaciers:

• Bear spray
• Topographic map
• Compass
• First-aid kit
• High-calorie food
• Shelter
• Sleeping bag 
• Appropriate footwear
• Wool or synthetic clothing to layer 
• Rain jacket and pants
• Lightweight camp shoes
• Footwear for stream crossings
• A weatherproof food hanging bag
• 25 feet of rope 
• Water container and water filter
• Camp stove and fuel
• Emergency radio signal device
• Insect repellent