East Glacier Nature Walk

Yes. Guests have the option to add a trail lunch at checkout for themselves and/or their group. Lunch options include turkey pesto, deli beef, caprese, and vegan falafel selections, with gluten-free options available. Trail lunches are designed to be easy to carry and enjoy on the trail during your hike.

We rate Hiking Difficulty from Easy to Strenuous, with the below types of hikes.

Easy. A leisurely walk totaling no more than 3 miles throughout the day. Minimal elevation change, less than 1000 feet.

Moderate. A hike on consistent trail conditions with no more than 8 miles throughout the day. Total elevation change, less than 2,000 feet.

Strenuous. A hike on variable trail conditions totaling more than 8 miles throughout the day. Total elevation change, greater than 2,000 feet.

We will do our best to take you on the trail that you booked. However, Glacier National Park does occasionally close trails for a variety of reasons from weather, trail conditions, wildlife, or fires. In the case of trail closure, we will find another suitable location for your program to occur.

Yes. Each participant must have a Glacier National Park vehicle pass, which should be purchased in advance at recreation.gov.

Absolutely. Your guide provides interpretation on the geology and ecology of the landscape.

Primary Educational Theme: Habitats in Change — How Fire, Water, and Time Shape the Living Landscape. Every habitat tells a story of change, from the forests that grow after fire to the ponds built by beavers, this landscape is always evolving

A minimum of 3 participants is required for the program. If the number isn’t met, guests are notified in advance and offered an alternative date or a full refund.

Unlike heavily trafficked trails, this walk takes you through changing habitats—from old-growth Douglas-fir forests to aspen groves and lodgepole pines—culminating at Beaver Pond. Along the way, you'll witness how fire, water, and wildlife (like beavers) shape and sustain the landscape over time.

Yes! While sightings can never be guaranteed, this area supports birds, small mammals, and the beaver colonies that actively shape the pond and surrounding habitat. Guides will point out tracks, signs, and behaviors that reveal the hidden wildlife of the forest.