Secret Guide to Beat the Crowds at Glacier National Park

Thanks for watching this guide to beating the crowds at Glacier National Park. With a little bit of pre-planning, you can experience an amazing time here. The big takeaways, start before reservations are required for Going to the Sun Road and anticipate some early hikes. Glacier National Park is home to the Blackfeet, Salish, Pend d'Oreille, and Kootenai tribes. It’s important to visit with respect. Do a little research on the Native American history of the area. It is still very alive and well - as much of the park is surrounded by the Blackfeet Reservation Land. As always, visit Glacier National Park with respect. Practice Leave No Trace and pack it out! You’re required to pack out all of your trash from trailheads - including diapers! I’ve found that carrying compostable dog poop bags makes a day out in Glacier National Park a total breeze! Dogs are not allowed on hiking trails in Glacier National Park and drones are prohibited. ✨Logan Pass Listen, I’ve gotten a LOT of different info about when parking fills up at Logan Pass, but the point is, it fills up early and fast. On weekends, expect it to happen quickly. The lot - although one of the bigger ones in the park - is still quite small. The times I’ve mentioned are for a guaranteed spot. You can try your luck at arriving later, but as soon as there is a trickle of cars here, the lot is getting constant cars. ✨Road closures and timed entry If you’re planning to visit Glacier National Park this year, there is a multi-year road project going on that can affect access to the park in the ways that I’ve mentioned! North Fork and West Glacier are most likely to be affected, which is another reason to base yourself in East Glacier. Latest info from the NPS: https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/projectwork.htm Here’s some hot info on how the vehicle reservation system works: https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/vehicle-reservations.htm ✨Follow me… ✨ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Aforestfox/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megintheforest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megintheforest/ For the latest local info about the best outdoor hot spot head on over to www.foxintheforest.net. ✨ Additional Resources ✨ Purchase Your America the Beautiful Annual Parks Pass and enter Glacier NP at no charge (affiliate link): https://bit.ly/nationalparkspass2024 Timed Vehicle Entry for Glacier National Park: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10087086 Canoe Rental at Many Glacier: https://glacierparkboats.com/tours-rentals/many-glacier#rental-3 Your Complete Guide to Visiting the Granite Park Chalet: https://bit.ly/3vyzarJ Packing Lists and Gear: OR Astroman Sun Hoodie: https://alnk.to/fSiBG9O Skratch Labs Hydration Electrolyte powder: https://amzn.to/3FIFQZn REI Flash 22 Hiking Pack: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvVaq REI Cork-Grip Hiking Poles: https://rei.pxf.io/POvVZe Freshette Pee Funnel: https://rei.pxf.io/e15EGO Kula Cloth Pee Rag: https://alnk.to/5Q7pLD5 Garmin inReach Mini: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvV0q Gerber Dime Multi-Tool: https://rei.pxf.io/zx5b3r Duece of Spades Toilet Trowel: https://alnk.to/2Qyx6dv Nitecore NU25 400 Lumen Rechargeable Headlamp: https://alnk.to/bEkq8CG SOL emergency bivvy sack: https://rei.pxf.io/7a9Oq3 More incredible gear I love: https://www.amazon.com/shop/megintheforest NOTE These are affiliate links. Meaning I get a small kickback from every purchase, no matter the purchase, at no additional cost to you. This is a small way you can show support for my channel and it means a lot, so thank you! #nationalparks #nationalparkgeek #hikingadventures #outdoorlife #outdooradventures #outdooradventure #beautifulplaces #nationalparksusa #scenicdrive #scenicviews Time stamps: 00:00 - intro 00:14 - Crowds at Glacier National Park 00:28 - Which side of the park to stay on 00:44 - Finding parking at Logan Pass 01:09 - Things to do at Logan Pass 01:29 - Logan Pass after Labor Day 01:37 - Going to the Sun Road without a reservation 01:49 - visiting Many Glacier 02:10 - best time for canoeing on Swiftcurrent Lake 02:27 - Wildlife safety 02:50 - outro 02:01 - outtakes