New for 2025! Specialty Backpacking Glacier National Park 3 to 6 Days
New for 2025! Specialty Backpacking Trips
Trips are listed chronologically
3-Day Women’s Only Backpacking Trip
On this 3 Day Glacier National Park Adventure for Women, you and your girlfriends — the ones you make or the ones you bring — will renew your minds, bodies, and souls. Our professional female guides will educate you about Glacier’s flora, fauna, geology, culture, and women-specific concerns in the backcountry. No experience necessary, just a reasonable fitness level and an open mind. This 3-Day trip does not include a porter. Expect to carry about 35 pounds.
- Departure: June 11th, July 9th, August 6th, September 10th
Cost: 840/person
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate [2-3]
Limited to: 7 participants
Teen Family Trek: 3-Day Glacier Backpacking Exploration
Create lasting memories with your kids (ages 10-15) on this 3-Day Family Backpacking Adventure in Glacier National Park. Explore stunning trails and camp under the stars, while a porter helps carry the load. Expect to carry about 20 to 30 pounds.
- Departure: June 25th
Cost: $973/person (includes porter)
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate [2-3]
Limited to: 6 participants
Wild & Centered: 3-Day Women’s Yoga Backpacking Escape
Discover peace and adventure in Glacier National Park with our 3-Day Women’s Yoga Backpacking Escape. Reconnect with nature through guided hikes, Vinyasa yoga, and meditation sessions. No experience necessary, just a reasonable fitness level and an open mind. This 3-Day trip does not include a porter. Expect to carry about 35 pounds.
- Departure: June 27th
Cost: $903/person (includes yoga instructor)
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate [2-3]
Limited to: 7 participants
Timeless Treks: 5-Day Backpacking for People Over 50
Explore Glacier’s stunning backcountry at a comfortable pace with like-minded adventurers aged 50+. Our 5-day guided trek includes a porter service, so your pack weighs just 20-30 pounds. Perfect for seasoned or first-time backpackers!
- Departure: July 21st, July 28th, August 25th
Cost: $1621/person (includes porter)
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate [2-3]
Limited to: 6 participants
6-Day Ultimate Backpacking Adventure: Cross Glacier Traverse
Are you ready to challenge yourself while immersing in the breathtaking wilderness of Glacier
National Park? This 6-day ultimate backpacking expedition is designed for experienced and
physically fit backpackers seeking an unforgettable journey across Glacier’s most stunning and
less visited backcountry terrain. We will traverse from Glacier’s north eastern boundary across
the continental divide to the north western edge. This will include the legendary northern
traverse and more! Expect to carry about 35 – 40 pounds and hike 11 to 13 miles per day on the
longer days. 7 to 10 miles a day on shorter days. When hiking over passes expect the elevation
gain to be about 2500 feet. This is not just a hike; it’s a test of endurance and spirit.
- Departure: August 31st
Cost: $1680
Difficulty: Advanced [5]
Limited to: 7 participants
Special Offer for any of our hiking trips: Add a rafting trip at booking and get 10% off!
Pricing
Price Per Person: $840 to $1680
Other: Glacier National Park entrance fee (not included in price)
Guide Tip: Industry rate is 18-20% (not included in price)
Additional Details
- Why Choose Us?
Experienced local guides passionate about Glacier National Park - Porter services available to lighten your load
- Delicious, fresh backcountry meals (accommodating all dietary needs)
- Unparalleled knowledge of Glacier’s flora, fauna, and geology
Gear Rental: Need to rent some gear for your adventure? No problem! Take a look at our Glacier National Park Equipment Rentals page and reserve what you need when you book!
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Book Now to secure your spot on these exclusive 2025 guided backpacking trips in Glacier National Park! Spaces are limited for each adventure—don’t miss out!
What Should I Bring?
- What’s provided? Do you need a sleeping bag? View the complete packing list for additional information.
Additional Trip Details
What’s Included?
Transportation is included, and we can arrange to pick you up from hotels and campgrounds in and around Glacier National Park. Also included is the Vehicle Reservation to Glacier National Park
All meals from lunch on day 1 of your trip through lunch on the last day of your trip are included, too. You will be amazed by what our guides cook for you in the backcountry! We like to eat, and it shows. Our in-house kitchen staff, who assists our guides in trip preparations, believes in sourcing locally, purchasing organic when possible, and fueling your body with the best available, homemade food. You won’t find commercially freeze dried one bag meals on this trip! We can also accommodate nearly any dietary restriction or preference – just ask in advance, please.
Meeting Notes
Please call our office the day before departure at 406-387-5555 to check-in. We are located 1.5 miles west of West Glacier on Highway 2. Look for our Glacier Guides and Montana Raft sign on the north side of the highway, between mile marker 151 and 152. Our property is just off the highway, tucked in the trees.
Combination Adventure Packages
Want to backpack with your nearest and dearest one day, and have a different kind of fun with them on another? Let us take you whitewater rafting, scenic floating, overnight rafting, fly fishing, overnight fly fishing, or bicycling in Glacier National Park, too! We can always arrange for private experiences – just ask. info@glacierguides.com
I Think I’d Rather Go Day Hiking
Prefer day hiking to backpacking? Don’t forget that we offer regularly scheduled guided hikes in Glacier Monday through Saturday!
- Monday is our Introduction to Glacier hike
- Tuesdays we walk the Highline Trail
- Wednesdays are for waterfalls
- Thursdays we tackle Piegan Pass
- Fridays we enjoy Iceberg Lake
- Saturdays we climb Scenic Point
- Sunday we head to Firebrand Pass
We can arrange for custom guided day hikes, too. Please e-mail or call us and we’ll be happy to help you pick the right hike for your group. 406-387-5555
Frequently Asked Questions
- The specialty backpacking trip mileage ranges from 4 to 9miles a day, with an average of 6 miles/day.
- Early season (through June and into first part of July) backpacking trips tend to base camp more, and then day hike to explore the alpine passes. This is due to winter snows lingering in the high country.
- Elevation gain and loss on an average day will be about 500 to 800 feet, while a more strenuous day will be up to 1500 feet, i.e. if you are hiking over a pass.
- Weight of your backpack will depend on the weight of what you choose to bring. Depending on the length of your trip, your guide will give you 2-8 pounds of food to add to your bag. Most people end up with a pack weight of around 35 to 40 pounds. Remember, ounces make pounds! The porter service on the Timeless Trek and Teen Family Trek lightens the load to about 25 to 30 pounds
- Our guides pack and prepare all meals and are great backcountry cooks. You’ll enjoy delicious, largely locally sourced and organic meals. We are happy to accommodate special dietary needs upon advanced request. Please let us know what they are when you book your trip.
- Group size can be no larger than 8 people per backcountry trip. 7 guests per guide.
- Don’t forget your passport, because some of our trips during mid July through early September either start or end in Waterton, Canada! Please let us know at the time of booking if you don’t have a passport
Notice from the National Park Service re Backpacking Permits
Glacier National Park is a dynamic resource where natural events and conditions are unpredictable. There is a possibility that trail and campground closures, campground environmental conditions, natural events (such as fire, aggressive animals, etc) or other NPS management actions may render a particular itinerary impossible. In the event that this occurs, every effort will be made to provide you with an alternate itinerary. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOUR ROUTE WILL BE PASSABLE OR ITINERARY AVAILABLE WHEN YOU ARRIVE. ADVANCE RESERVATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
