Glacier National Park: Landscapes, Wildlife, and Climate

Glacier National Park spans over one million acres along the Continental Divide in Montana. Its dramatic scenery includes:

• Rugged peaks & deep valleys: Highest point is Mount Cleveland (10,466 ft).
• 25+ glaciers: Largest is Grinnell Glacier (largest active glacier in the contiguous US).
• Forests: Mostly conifers (Douglas fir, lodgepole pine, western larch) with some deciduous stands.
• Wildlife: Grizzly bears, wolves, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats.
• Continental climate: Cold winters (avg 15°F Jan), warm summers (avg 60°F July), ~30 in. annual precipitation (mostly winter snow).

Over 700 miles of trails, campgrounds, and fishing make it a premier outdoor destination.