Guided Educational Hike in Glacier National Park
Hike Beaver Pond Loop and learn how fire, water, and time shape Glacier National Park
Duration
8 hours
Includes
Educational guided hike
Highlights
Explore the Beaver Pond Loop on an educational hike in Glacier National Park and see how habitats change over time. Walk through shifting forest zones and end at Beaver Pond, shaped by beavers and wetlands.
- Hike about 2 miles on a mild to moderate trail with a steady climb, roots, and spots of exposure
- Learn about wildlife, geology, and ecology from Glacier Institute educators
- Walk from old-growth Douglas-fir to quaking aspens and lodgepole pines
- End at Beaver Pond and see how beavers create dams, channels, and wetland habitat
- Meet at the Glacier Institute in Columbia Falls and plan for about 5 hours of drive time
Things to know
You must purchase a Glacier National Park Entrance Pass separately before the hike. Non-US residents age 16+ pay an additional $100 per person fee unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. Gratuity is not included.
Cancellation Policy
The Glacier Institute will give a full refund if the cancelation is 7 days prior to the program. Customers can cancel bookings online.
FAQs
Yes. You must purchase a Glacier National Park Entrance Pass separately before the hike. A vehicle reservation is not required; your participation acts as your vehicle reservation.
Yes. Non-US residents ages 16 and over must pay an additional $100 per person fee unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. Gratuity is not included (unless you added it at checkout).
Bring a trail lunch (unless you added Glacier Institute-provided lunches at checkout), plenty of water and snacks, hiking boots or sturdy hiking shoes, a day pack with a cover or liner, and rain gear. Pack sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) and consider insect repellant.
Meeting details
Glacier Institute - 7450 Highway 2 East Columbia Falls, MT 59912 US
