Belly River trail

Hike Name: Belly River trail Location: northwest MT Length: 4 - 30+ Submitted by: Richard Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Montana trail reviews Montana national parks Montana state parks
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Description
The Belly River Valley in Glacier and Waterton National Parks is wild and unspoiled territory, not heavily traveled even in high summer. From the trailhead you can hike 2-3 miles to the river to fish, 6 miles to the Ranger Station, about 10 miles to a beautiful series of lakes, or connect to another trail to hike to the foot of Waterton Lake, with spectacular mountains in the background throughout. There are some moderate ascents to the lakes but overall nothing backbreaking. Remember that camping in the backcountry is limited to prescribed areas and requires a permit. This is grizzly country so take the usual precautions; some of the campsites have bear poles for hanging your pack.

Directions to Hike
From West Glacier, drive around the boundary of Glacier Park (east on US 2, noth on MT 89, northeast on MT 17 - a spectacular drive) to the parking lot at the U.S. Customs station at the Canadian border. The trail head is at the northeast corner of the parking lot.

Contact Information
Any Ranger Station in Glacier Park. Be aware that the Belly River Ranger Station does NOT issue camping permits; if you're camping St Marys and Cut Bank stations are closest to the trailhead. Permits are free; some sites can be reserved in advance for a small fee. See www.nps.gov/glac

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