Hornet Lookout · Photo: USFS · Public domain14% of Polebridge’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 14% of Polebridge’s land is conserved, about 12 acres. 2 acres are parks and preserves, 157 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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12 conserved acres
14% of Polebridge’s land. Who manages Polebridge’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 12 | Open |
| Glacier National Park National Park | National Park Service | 1 | Open |
1 lakes & rivers
2 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
The best walking months in Polebridge: May and July to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.7 | 10.1 | 11.7 | 13.6 | 15.2 | 16.1 | 15.8 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 35 | 43 | 53 | 63 | 69 | 80 | 79 | 68 | 52 | 38 | 30 |
| Rain (in) | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.1 |
August is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 3.2 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Polebridge →
Questions about parks and trails in Polebridge
Is there public land near Polebridge?
85,315 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Polebridge or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Polebridge neighbors.
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →