5-DAY ITINERARY
Start with our 3-day itinerary, which will bring you to some of West Glacier's true highlights. Plus, you'll get a taste of the good life we live in Polebridge. Then venture back into the park for a more complete view of its many wonders.
st. mary & many glacier
day 5
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Drive by Saint Mary Lake
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This is another day to wake up early; the drive is long, but so worth it.
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If you followed our 3-day itinerary, this will be your second time driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road. The more you go, the better it gets!
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After Logan's Pass, you will drive by Saint Mary Lake. Stop here for stunning views of Wild Goose Island, one of the most picturesque spots in all of Glacier.
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Hike to Iceberg Lake
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Continue the drive to Many Glacier, but don't stop yet at the famed hotel. You'll return here for dinner
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Drive a few minutes past Many Glacier Hotel to the Iceberg Lake trailhead behind the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn.
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This stunning half-day hike is just under 10 miles roundtrip.
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Eat dinner at Many Glacier Hotel
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There's no better end to a day in the mountains than a meal in one of Glacier's most historic chalets.
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The Ptarmigan Dining Room offers delicious continental fare and stunning views of Swiftcurrent Lake.
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Return to the Cabins at Hay Creek or stay the night in Many Glacier.
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It's about a three hour drive back to the Cabins at Hay Creek. If you're up for it, come on back for a good night's rest.
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If you don't think you're up for the drive, make a one-night reservation at the Many Glacier Hotel or the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn.
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glacier on horseback
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Saddle up for the ride of your life
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You haven't seen Glacier until you've seen it on horseback.
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Join the Swan Mountain Outfitters for a half- or full-day ride.
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No experience required. New cowboys are more than welcome.
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Relax back in Polebridge.
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You've earned an afternoon or evening of relaxation.
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Wander the property surrounding your cabin. There are forests, fields, and even a creek.
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Drive or walk to the Mercantile for a snack or to the Northern Lights Saloon for a drink.
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Don't feel like going out? Your cabin has a deck, and that deck has a grill. Cook up something tasty. Kick back and watch night fall over the snow-capped mountains.
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Stargaze.
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On clear nights in Polebridge, the stars look close enough to touch.
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Sit on your deck and soak in the view.
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