Comments on: 5 Reasons You Must Backpack in Glacier National Park https://thebigoutsideblog.com/5-reasons-you-must-backpack-in-glacier-national-park/ America’s Best Backpacking and Outdoor Adventures Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:42:27 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 By: Michael Lanza https://thebigoutsideblog.com/5-reasons-you-must-backpack-in-glacier-national-park/#comment-231780 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:45:46 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=50125#comment-231780 In reply to Scott.

Yes, early June is late winter in Glacier. It may be hard to hike higher than the valleys. But you’re right that the Belly River may be sufficiently snow-free and you should be able to drive to that trailhead. It may also still be mostly snow-covered, too, but perhaps passable, especially if you bring some lightweight microspikes for traction.

You’ll find info on obtaining a permit and backpacking into that area in my e-guide to the CDT through Glacier—I started that trip from the trailhead you’re talking about. I think you’ll only be able to hike out-and-back from that trailhead but possibly reach some interior lakes for a couple nights of camping. That e-guide will provide a lot of detail for trip planning.

Good luck. Get in touch anytime.

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By: Scott https://thebigoutsideblog.com/5-reasons-you-must-backpack-in-glacier-national-park/#comment-231774 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 17:33:15 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=50125#comment-231774 Do you have recommendations on trails to take for early June in Glacier National Park? A friend and I are targeting the first week of June. I realize that would limit some of our options as roads/trails may not be cleared by then. Belly River Trail seemed like a good option, do you happen to have an e-book for that I can purchase to include that route and/or other recommendations? I was also hoping for guidance on the permits we would need to apply for and purchase. We’ve both done trips that haven’t required permits so we’re a little unfamiliar. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration; hope to hear from you soon.

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