 Grouse Mountain Lodge is surrounded by national parks, state and national forests and protected areas.
Glacier National Park alone has more than 700 miles of maintained trails for hikers of all abilities. Some of the
more popular trailheads are located along the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road; these include the Trail of the Cedars,
which is wheelchair accessible, Avalanche Lake, that follows the west rim of the Avalanche Gorge, Hidden Lake
Overlook, that begins at the Logan Pass visitors center and Sun Point Nature Trail, that travels through Douglas fir and
spruce before reaching a foot log leading to a waterfall.
Whitefish Mountain’s Danny On Memorial Hiking Trail offers routes ranging from 3 to 6 miles in length. The United
States Forest Service offers daily free-guided walks from the Environmental Education Center in Whitefish
Mountain’s Summit House. Explore on your own or join them among the huckleberries and wildflowers, above the
lakes and field’s alongside peaks called the “Crown of the Continent”.
The Jewel Basin is a designated hiking area and a true hiker’s paradise. Thirty-five miles of trail provide
options for hikes of all lengths. While some prefer day hikes, many choose to camp by one of the area’s 25
lakes and enjoy a few hours of fishing.
Woodland Park is a beautiful 38-acre park in Kalispell and is known for its rose garden, swimming pool, playgrounds, and ponds teeming with waterfowl. A paved trail in the park provides a level walking surface for a quiet stroll.
The list goes on and on, please contact The Montana Adventure Company about other popular trails in the valley.
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