Activities and Recreation
Glacier National Park is considered an "outdoor paradise." Activities that are highly enjoyed at Glacier National Park include backcountry camping, bicycling, boating, camping, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, horseback rides, and hiking the trails. Skiing and snowshoeing trails offer access to beautiful scenery and uncrowded recreational activities. Severe weather, lack of snow, winter rains, and melting conditions can quickly change the difficulty of the trip. Bicycling is an exhilarating and challenging way to experience Glacier National Park. When going bicycling, make sure to watch out for falling rocks, drainage grates, and ice on the road.
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Boating is an activity that offers a variety of experiences while gliding through the rivers and lakes in this mountainous region. When going boating, the rivers and lakes in certain regions are very cold, so be aware of the dangers of hypothermia at any time throughout the year. Glacier National Park is also a paradise of backpacking. It ranks as the most popular backpacking parks in the National Park Service. There are 65 sites that you can explore when going backpacking. Glacier National Park's snow and winter hazards generally clear up near the end of July.
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