BACKPACKING AND HIKING
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Chinese Wall in Bob Marshall Wilderness
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Glacier Country is a haven for hiking. In fact, Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Jewel Basin Hiking Area are some of the premier hiking destinations in America. You can also find numerous trails in Glacier Country's many forest areas; call the Northern Region Forest Service for more information at 406-329-3511.
Glacier National Park
If you are a day hiker, you don't need a permit. But if you are a backpacker planning to stay overnight, you must get a permit. Go to a Glacier National Park Visitor Center for a back country permit, and to make sure a camping site is available at your destination. It's a very good idea to make a reservation for overnight camping in Glacier, as the spots go quickly. Call 406-888-7800 to find out more, and be aware that there is a fee for the permit.
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Bob Marshall Wilderness
The "Bob," as it's known locally, is one of America's largest and best-known wilderness areas. Together with the Great Bear and Scapegoat wilderness areas, it offers more than 1.5 million acres of back country and 1,800 miles of trails. To find out more, call 406-758-5200 or 406-791-7700.
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Jewel Basin Hiking Area
This specially designated hiking area is at the north end of the Swan Mountains, between Hungry Horse Reservoir and Flathead Lake. Hike on 38 miles of trails through 15,000 acres of lakes, streams and meadows. Call 406-755-5401.
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