Glacier National Park
Managed by National Park Service
446 acres2.7 mi of trail
Apgar Flats HorseSouth Boundary
Dogs usually limited
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in West Glacier
Few parks or trails are on the map in West Glacier
The biggest trail networks: Glacier National Park (2.7 mi). 32% of West Glacier’s land is conserved, about 845 acres. 336 acres are parks and preserves, 1,276 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
32%
845 acres · of 4.1 sq mi of land
Trails
6.9 mi
1.7 per sq mi of land
Park land
336 ac
1,276 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
85%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
3.2 mi
3.2 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
4
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Glacier National Park, with 2.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
845 conserved acres
32% of West Glacier’s land. Who manages West Glacier’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
National Park Service447 ac
U.S. Forest Service403 ac
National Park · 447 acNational Forest · 367 acOther Easement · 36 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 31 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier National Park National Park | National Park Service | 447 | Open |
| Flathead National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 367 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in West Glacier
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in West Glacier
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Campgrounds in West Glacier
Glacier Campground
DirectionsPaddle Ridge
DirectionsTrails & water
2 named trails and 4 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Horses · 2.2 mi
Apgar Flats Horse2.2 mi
South Boundary0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
3.2 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
3.2 mi
off-road bike paths
History along the way
History →6 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Belton ChaletsBuilding · listed 1978
About itApgar Fire LookoutBuilding · listed 1986
About itHeaven's Peak Fire LookoutBuilding · listed 1986
About itHeadquarters Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 1996
About itWest Entrance StationBuilding · listed 1996
About itHowes' Lake McDonald Cottage Sites Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 2008
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in West Glacier: 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 | 15.7 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 35 | 44 | 53 | 64 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 69 | 53 | 38 | 31 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 2.9 |
August is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 3.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in West Glacier →
Questions about parks and trails in West Glacier
Where can I hike in West Glacier?
The longest trail networks: Glacier National Park, 2.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on West Glacier’s trails?
Glacier National Park and Belton Stage Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in West Glacier?
3.2 miles of bike routes are on the map: 3.2 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near West Glacier?
80,459 acres of parks and open public land lie inside West Glacier or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 623 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from West Glacier neighbors.
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Sources
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 →