Granite Park Chalet - Glacier National Park
Granite Park Chalet is located
in the heart of Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The
chalet was built in 1914 by the Great Northern Railway and is a National
Historic Landmark contributing property, being one of five structures in the
Great Northern Railway Buildings district. From Logan Pass along the
Going-to-the-Sun Road, the chalet is a moderate 7.6 miles hike along
the famed Crown of the Continent Highline Trail, usually referred to simply
as the Highline Trail. Much of the trail passes through the scenic Garden
Wall section of the park, immediately west and parallel to the Continental
Divide. The chalet is also accessible via the Loop Trail (4.0 miles, 2,200
feet elevation gain) and the Swiftcurrent Trail (7.5 miles, 2,300 feet
elevation gain). The trails are for hikers and horseback riders only; no
vehicle access is provided.
What to Expect
We have a rustic kitchen for you to prepare your meals!
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You are expected to prepare your own meals along side other guests while in the kitchen (guest sign up times are available upon check in at the chalet).
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Twelve burner, double oven stove capacity.
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No silverware or dishes are provided. Environmentally friendly paper plates and utensils are available for optional purchase.
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A limited selection of: pans, pots, kitchen utensils, and measuring cups are available for your use.
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Limited refrigeration may be available on a first come first serve basis.
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In Glacier National Park's high back country wilderness, we highly recommend non-odorous foods to reduce wildlife attracting aromas.
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To reduce water use, food garbage, and unnecessary waste, elaborate gourmet meals are not advised.
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The dining room and kitchen are equipped with propane lights.
We have limited facilities for water.
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Each guest must provide their own water as there is no water available at the chalet. The nearest source is 1/4 a mile away along a rocky and rugged trail. You may either carry your water in, haul water or purchase water at the chalet.
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Restrooms are a modern pit toilet in a separate building from the main chalet.
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What to Bring - COME PREPARED!
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To keep our wilderness protected, you must pack everything out that you packed in! This "Pack In Pack Out" policy is in effect at all times in the back country.
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To carry leftover food waste with you when you depart the chalet.
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To Haul Water for personal use and cooking. You will need to walk 1/4 of a mile along a rocky and rugged trail to the water source. You will need to boil, filter or chemically treat your water prior to cooking or drinking. Or you may optionally purchase bottled water at the chalet. Consumption of stream fed water is at your own risk.
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To Cook your meals within a scheduled time frame so that all guests may eat dinner from 4:30pm - 7:30pm.
The chalet kitchen is closed at 7:30pm and opened again at 6:30am the following morning. -
If you desire to filter or chemically treat your water, you must bring your own filters, etc. We do not assume responsibility for YOUR consumption of stream fed water!
Camping in the Granite Park Area:
For those who wish to camp out, the Granite
Park campground is administered by the National Park Service. For
information on back country camping permits in Glacier, see Glacier National
Park's
Back
country Camping Guide.
Weather:
The weather in Glacier is very temperate, but
temperamental. The temperature in July and August varies from 29 to 80
degrees Fahrenheit at chalet elevations (6500+feet). The evenings are
usually cool and the buildings are not heated, so you'll need warm clothing
for evening use. Sudden rain squalls or thunderstorms can occur, so rain
gear should always be carried. Comfortable, appropriate footwear and good
socks for mountain hiking, are recommended. Sore, blistered feet and cold,
wet bodies are the biggest fun killers that can be encountered.
Granite
Park Chalet
P O Box 189
West Glacier, MT 59936
e-mail: office@graniteparkchalet.com
Toll free reservation phone: 1-888-345-2649
