Explore Glacier National Park on a two-hour ranger-led snowshoe walk and take an intimate look at the park in winter. Search for signs of wildlife, discover the plants and animals of the park, and enjoy the solitude of winter during this unique experience.  Not recommended for children under age 6.
Participants should be prepared for a variety of winter conditions by wearing appropriate winter clothing, dressing in layers, and bringing water and snacks. You may use your own snowshoes or rent snowshoes for $2 at the Apgar Visitor Center beginning 1 hour prior to the program. Rental snowshoe availability is limited and only available for those participating in ranger-led snowshoe hikes. Snowshoe rentals are also available in neighboring communities.
Program is offered conditions-permitting.

Park ranger speaking to a group of snowshoers in front of trees.

Winter Snowshoe Walk

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A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.

(Winter Rate - $25.00, November 1 to April 30)
This is an entrance fee for all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van). The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. Visitors can enter the park at any time, if the entrance station is not staffed, a self-registration area is available for purchasing a 7-day park pass.

Entrance - Private Vehicle

(Winter Rate - $15.00, November 1 to April 30)
This is a per person entrance fee for a visitor traveling on foot, bicycle, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

Entrance - Per Person

(Winter Rate - $20.00, November 1 to April 30)
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Motorcycle

Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Sedan entrance fee is $25, plus $20 per person, 16 years of age or older. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan

Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Van entrance fee is $75 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

Commercial Entrance - Van

Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Mini-bus entrance fee is $100 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Motor Coach fee is $200 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Glacier National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.

Nonresident

New in 2024, all passes will have one signature line for a single passholder. This pass is valid for one year from the month of entry and admits the purchaser and passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder and his/her immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (foot, bicycle) into the park. It is nontransferable, nonrefundable, and does not cover camping fees.

Annual Entrance - Park

Large mountains dotted with snow loom above a rocky meadow filled with yellow flowers.

Glacier Lilies near Logan Pass

A double waterfall blurs over layered rocks.

St. Mary Falls

Looking down into the lobby of the Lake McDonald Lodge from the balcony

Lobby of the Lake McDonald Lodge

Clouds of orange and red sit above dark-gray mountains; snow dots the mountain peaks.

Alpine Sunset

A small, brown and white structure sits on a rocky top with mountain peaks in the distance.

Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout

Jagged peaks rise out of a forested valley and an empty road curves off into the distance.

East Side Sunset

Silhouetted mountains and flowers against a night sky filled with stars and a milky band of light.

Glacier's Night Sky

Glacier

Glacier National Park is open 24 hours a day 365 days of the year. An entrance fee is required, even when entrance stations are not staffed. Instructions are available at each entrance for self-payment.

Glacier National Park

Day	Hours
Friday	All Day
Monday	All Day
Sunday	All Day
Tuesday	All Day
Saturday	All Day
Thursday	All Day
Wednesday	All Day

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