Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park Montana in December 2023

PUBLISHED BY | TRAVELLINGKNOWLEDGE | 26 NOV 2023

In December, Glacier National Park transforms into a serene winter wonderland, enchanting those who dare to explore its snow-laden trails and frozen landscapes.

Drive the Going-to-the-Sun Road Parts of this iconic road are open year-round and provide stunning views of the snow-covered park.

Explore the Park

Take a Ranger-Guided Snowshoe Walk Join a park ranger for a snowshoeing tour and learn about Glacier in winter.

Join a Ranger Program

Go Sledding or Inner-Tubing Kids and kids-at-heart can enjoy sledding hills or inner-tubing runs (weather permitting).

Have Some Winter Fun

Join the Annual Christmas Bird Count Citizen scientists help conduct the annual bird census in and around the park.

Glacier's Winter Wildlife

Stay at the Lake McDonald Lodge This historic lodge is open in December if you want to wake up right in the park.

Stay and Play

Celebrate New Year's Eve Ring in the new year with a special holiday dinner or party at one of the park's lodges.

Celebrate the Season

Ice climb a frozen waterfall Try vertical ice climbing on one of Glacier's frozen waterfalls with a guide (previous experience recommended).

Explore Glacier in Winter

Visit the park's museums Spend a day out of the cold exploring exhibits at the Apgar or Logan Pass visitor centers.

Relax Indoors

Practice forest bathing De-stress with a meditative, mindful walk through Glacier's quiet, snow-blanketed forests.

Winter Wellness

Listen for wolves howling You may hear wolves howling into the crisp and quiet winter nights.

After Dark Activities

Celebrate New Year's Eve Ring in the new year with a special holiday dinner or party at one of the park's lodges.

Celebrate the Season

Celebrate New Year's Eve. Ring in the new year with a special holiday dinner or party at one of the park's lodges.

Conservation