Kalispell Area

[Fishforfun]

I’ll be in Kalispell for one long afternoon and am wondering if it’s worth renting a car and checking out any sights. Any advice is appreciated.

 

[Team4LongGun]

Absolutely! Your 30 mins from Glacier National park. Even if you just drove through the park-totally worth it.
You can also go to Whitefish ski resort and hike/take ski lift to top of mountain-beautiful views.

 

[SWOHTR]

Glacier. Sun road is cool and a lot of hiking in there.

 

[Fishforfun]

Thanks guys.

 

[Montana Slim]

The Going to the Sun is definitely a worthwhile drive if you have the time. Logan Pass is a good spot to stretch your legs and see some goats.

 

[Mosby]

Moose's Saloon is one of my favorites for beer and a burger. Outfitter Supply is in the area. I bought a great saw there that I keep in my truck to clear a blow down or use for firewood.

 

[Roosterstraw]

Drive through the park if you've never been. You wont be disappointed.

 

[Strider]

Yes. Glacier is awesome. Hiking in the jewel basin is worth the trip. Hungry Horse dam and the reservoir is a good trip also.

 

[DWarcher]

The Going to the Sun is definitely a worthwhile drive if you have the time. Logan Pass is a good spot to stretch your legs and see some goats.

If you're going to hit Logan, I would get there early...after 8:00 you might not find a parking spot.

Jewel Basin is a better bet if you're up for some hiking with less people.

 

[hutty]

Agree with all comments. Spent 6 days in Kalispell. Glacier is definitely worth it. As others said go early in am or late in pm to avoid crowds. Could drive the whole park as well. If you can bring binos with you. Great for glassing bears and sheep.

 

[Montana Slim]

The original question was about having a single, long afternoon in Kalispell... just don't be scared off of an amazing drive through GNP if you can't get there in the morning. I'd much rather cruise the park and see something truly beautiful, than hang out in Kalispell. My .02

 

[Backyard]

If you do get out to Glacier, hit up Packers Roost just east of Hungry Horse for a beer and great food without any tourists.