GLACIER NATIONAL PARK GUIDE 2026 - 2027: Walking Trails, Scenic Routes, Detailed Maps, Safety Tips, Wildlife, Local Insights, Trip Planning - Couverture souple

Ridgewell, Nathan P

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798186795377

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Glacier National Park delivers some of the most spectacular hiking in the lower 48 — sharp peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, and grizzly country that feels genuinely wild. But between shifting entrance fees, a new ticketed Logan Pass Shuttle, discontinued vehicle reservations, and trails that can hold snow into July, planning a safe and successful trip has never been more complicated. This guide solves that problem.

Glacier National Park Guide is a complete, up-to-date hiking companion covering everything from gentle boardwalk strolls to demanding backcountry traverses. Every trail is rated by difficulty, distance, and elevation gain, with GPS-ready trailhead details and realistic timing — so you can match a route to your fitness level with confidence, not guesswork.

Whether you're planning a quick weekend at the park's highlights or a full week exploring Many Glacier, Two Medicine, and the high alpine passes, this book gives you the tools to hike safely and see more.

WHY HIKERS CHOOSE THIS GUIDE:

• Full trail directory from easy family walks to expert backpacking routes, each graded with distance, elevation gain, and time
• Fully updated for 2026: new entrance fees, nonresident surcharges, the ticketed Logan Pass Shuttle, and parking rules
• In-depth bear country and wildlife safety chapters, including grizzly, moose, and mountain goat encounters
• GPS navigation guidance, elevation profile reading, and offline mapping tips for a park with little to no cell service
• Seasonal planning tables covering weather, crowds, and trail accessibility month by month
• Suggested 3-day, 5-day, and 7-day itineraries, plus a family-friendly plan and an expert challenge week
• Backpacking permit guidance for multi-day routes like the Northern Circle and Gunsight Pass
• Practical extras: lodging, camping, gear checklists, wildflowers, geology, and a hiking glossary

Written for hikers who want more than a scenic photo, this guide turns Glacier from a bucket-list destination into a well-planned, safely executed adventure.

Pack it, plan with it, and hike Glacier with confidence.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798186795377
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 98
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg