Fall in Glacier National Park is absolutely, without a doubt, one of my favorite places to spend the fall. Since fall seems to be descending on our corner of Montana a little early this year, I’ve had a chance to get out and enjoy Glacier in all of it’s fall splendor. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect to see in Glacier National Park during the fall.
The colors are starting to turn and thanks to the recent cold weather, the mountains have a beautiful, fresh dusting of snow on them.
In every corner, fall in Glacier National Park is spectacular.
Aspens are usually the first trees to start turning. Head over to the east side of the park to catch their stunning transition.
If you don’t mind chilly mornings, fall hikes are absolutely incredible around here.
Aspens aren’t the only tree around here that puts on a show. Western Larch are conifers that think they are deciduous, and their needles turn bright yellow, then a brilliant orange, then fall off at the end of fall.
A walk through the Larch found on the Park’s west side is a great way to spend a fall afternoon.
One of my favorite things about fall in Glacier Park is that it’s not just the trees that put on a show. The smaller foliage, like fireweed, turn brilliant colors and transform entire hillsides into works of art.
If the spectacular fall colors aren’t enough of a reason to head to Glacier, consider this…after Labor Day, the crowds drop off considerably. You can sometimes even have stretches of the Going-to-the-Sun Road all to yourself.
If you’re willing to brave chillier fall temps, the backcountry is pretty jaw-dropping in September.
If I haven’t convinced you that fall in Glacier National Park is the primo time of year to be here … well, I guess you’ll just need to come see for yourself!