International Larix Arboretum
The International Larix Arboretum is a small arboretum of 1.2 acres (4,900 m2) dedicated to the scientific study of the larch (Larix) species. Look for it in Hungry Horse. Worth the trip, Whitefish Mountain is 15 mi off.
A garden inside Hungry Horse
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Hungry Horse
International Larix Arboretum is inside Hungry Horse, which has 11 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul and Aug
June, July and August are the mild months, with highs of 70–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Glacier Park (FCA) has airline service, about 10 miles from International Larix Arboretum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Here are the months at International Larix Arboretum, with their weather.
International Larix Arboretum
The International Larix Arboretum is a small arboretum of 1.2 acres (4,900 m2) dedicated to the scientific study of the larch (Larix) species. It is located within the Coram Experimental Forest, 30 yards SE of the Hungry Horse Ranger station at 10 Hungry Horse Drive Hungry Horse, Montana. The Arboretum is open to the public, without charge, during daylight hours from April to October.
Coram Experimental Forest was established in 1933 on the Flathead National Forest as an area representative of the Western Larch (Larix occidentalis). While quite similar in appearance to other members of the pine tree family (pinaceae), the larch is not an evergreen. It is deciduous and its needle-like leaves turn yellow and are shed in the autumn. In addition, its wood is water resistant and thus used for fence posts, boat building, and exterior cladding.
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Nights near International Larix Arboretum
Lodging nearby is in Hungry Horse (11) and Coram (17).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From International Larix Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Horse 45% vacation homes | in town | — | 11 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 679 | — | — |
| Coram 27% vacation homes | 3 mi north | 5 min | 17 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 452 | $243K | — |
| Columbia Falls | 6 mi west | 10 min | 19 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 5,753 | $384K | C+ |
| West Glacier 37% vacation homes | 8 mi north | 10 min | 21 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 263 | $498K | — |
| Whitefish | 14 mi west | 20 min | 33 17 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 RV park | 9,358 | $684K | B− |
| Kalispell | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 27 18 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 31,851 | $428K | C− |
| Martin City | 1 mi northeast | — | 5 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 342 | $573K | — |
| Evergreen | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 10 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 9,611 | $341K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
More places people know lie within 63 miles.
33 mi LakeFlathead Lake
31 mi LakeSaint Mary Lake
128 mi MountainTriple Divide Peak215 mi Ski areaWhitefish Mountain Resort137 runs · 2,292 ft vertical
43 mi Park & preserveWaterton-Glacier International Peace Park
60 mi Park & preserveBob Marshall Wilderness318 mi National ParkGlacier National Park3.1M visitors a year63 mi CaveTears of the Turtle CavePhoto credits
Flathead Lake: The original uploader was Cactus.man at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Saint Mary Lake: Ken Thomas (talk · contribs), Public domain · Triple Divide Peak: Eggbones, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park: Jesse Allen, NASA Earth Observatory, using data obtained courtesy of the Univers, Public domain · Bob Marshall Wilderness: United States Forest Service, Public domain
International Larix Arboretum, answered
Is International Larix Arboretum in Hungry Horse?
Yes. It’s inside Hungry Horse, MT.
When is the best time to visit International Larix Arboretum?
June, July and August, with highs of 70–81°.
What is the closest airport to International Larix Arboretum?
Glacier Park (FCA), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is Spokane (GEG), about 169 miles.
Where should I stay near International Larix Arboretum?
Coram (3 mi, 17 places to stay), Columbia Falls (6 mi, 19 places to stay) and West Glacier (8 mi, 21 places to stay).
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