WALKING & HIKING
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK
ALBERTA
DAY 1 Things might look a little different here—this is Big Sky Country! • Hike the Trail of the Cedars through a dense forest to turquoise Avalanche Lake • Back at the lodge, take a dip in Glacier National Park’s Lake McDonald... if you dare! • Take in the immensity of the Montana night sky from our rustic Swiss-style retreat. » Lake McDonald Lodge - Casual DAYS 2–3 Behold stunning Going-to-the-Sun Road, “the most beautiful 50 miles in the world” • Marvelous geologic features, including Haystack Butte, embellish the landscape as you hike on the Highline Trail • Take in gorgeous panoramic views from Logan Pass and the Continental Divide on our way to Canada • Options abound, including exploring trails on foot, kayaking, shopping in Waterton Townsite or enjoying a cozy afternoon tea at our hotel. » Kilmorey Lodge - Deluxe DAYS 4–6 Follow the Carthew-Alderson Trail, considered one of the best hikes in Alberta • Amble through numerous botanical life zones up to a ridgeline for sweeping views of Waterton Lake and the border with the United States • Return to Glacier National Park for a hike in the striking Many Glacier Valley • Walk to a lake cold enough to harbor icebergs well into the warmer months • Spot bighorn sheep, mule deer and maybe even a grizzly bear • The quiet of morning is the perfect time to stroll around Swiftcurrent Lake before traveling along the eastern edge of the park to Whitefish, where our Glacier National Park hiking trip ends. » Many Glacier Hotel - Casual From glacial lakes to cedar forests. Waterfalls to ice-glazed peaks. Bighorn sheep to grizzly bears. After six days in these two national parks, you’ll have one epic story to tell. National Park Adventures in the US & Canadian Rockies GLACIER & WATERTON LAKES
CALGARY
Waterton Park
CHIEF MOUNTAIN Many Glacier Valley
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
MONTANA
St. Mary Lake
Lake McDonald
Middle Fork Flathead River
West Glacier
East Glacier
Whitefish
6 Days Activity Levels 2-4 Casual & Deluxe $4,499 to $4,899 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search GLAW on backroads.com “We traveled with two adult daughters and wondered how it would be as a family with other people in the group. It was fantastic—just the right mix of ages to keep it interesting for all.” JANET LEGRO • CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
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