Hiking – Guided wilderness day tours
Escape the crowds and go for a hike in our beautiful state and national forests.
Wildflowers abound on a hike through the Montana wilderness.
Glacier Adventure Guides custom hiking tours take you away from the crowds of Glacier Park and into the vast surrounding wilderness. We tailor trips to your fitness level and schedule. Guests will explore the trails of the Flathead Range and Kootenai National Forest, pristine areas many other visitors never see.
Met our guide Devin at Montana Coffee Traders in Whitefish. Traveled about an hour to the Kootenai Mountains and, with his help, hiked up Deep Mountain. Wow … wonderful trek. Devin is a great outdoorsman and super guide. Best part of the trip (no surprise) was the view from the summit… All told our hike was 11.5 miles leading to a full and memorable day. –Jim, via tripadvisor.com
Pick huckleberries, see wildflowers and wildlife and take a dip in an alpine lake on one of our tours! We also offer day tours to Webb and McGuire lookout towers in the peaks of the nearby ranges.
For those seeking something less committing, we offer day hikes on Columbia Mountain and Glacier View mountain, which are closer to Columbia Falls.
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Day trips: Meet at the Glacier Adventure Guides office at 9 a.m., where we will drive to the trail head. Full or half day of hiking, return to Columbia Falls in the evening.
EQUIPMENT LIST
Day Backpack (20-35 L)
Hiking Boots/Shoes
Appropriate clothing
Sunscreen
Water
Food & snacks
Rain jacket
Glacier Adventure Guides lead day treks to wilderness areas outside of Glacier Park. We are not permitted to guide in Glacier in the summer.
DEEP MOUNTAIN - A fantastic trek to the summit of Deep Mountain
COLUMBIA MOUNTAIN - An fun trek close to town
GLACIER VIEW MOUNTAIN - A challenging climb with rewarding views
Columbia Falls is located in northwest Montana and is known as “The Gateway to Glacier.”
The town is also a short drive from the North Fork of the Flathead River, and is surrounded by the Whitefish, Livingston and Swan mountain ranges and several national and state forests. While small, it’s a prime destination for skiing, hiking and camping, with enough amenities to keep you more than comfortable.
Drive times to Columbia Falls:
Glacier International Airport (FCA): 15 min.
Missoula International Airport (MSO): 2 hrs.
Whitefish Train Depot: 20 min.
Cost includes:
Guide(s)
Group gear
Food
Equipment rental
Transportation to trail head
Does not include:
Hotel costs before, during, or after the trips
Guide Gratuity
Ready to book? You have the option to either call and book via phone or through our secure Online Reservation System.
Need more information? Free inquiries can be made by calling us at 877-735-9514 or emailing Greg Fortin, owner and lead guide.
All participants must read and sign an Assumption of Risks/Liability Waiver, fill out our Guide Questionnaire and agree to our Reservations and Cancellations Policies.
