Glacier Wilderness Permit: Route
Glacier Wilderness permits are booked by advance reservation in Glacier National Park. The route covers 55 miles.
This guide covers the Glacier National Park Wilderness permit.
$10 application fee + $7/person/night
Permit Cost
1-7 nights depending on itinerary
Duration
55 miles
Distance
9,000'
Elevation Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
About Glacier Wilderness
The single advance reservation that covers backcountry camping across all of Glacier National Park, from Goat Haunt to Two Medicine and every ranger district in between.
The Glacier Wilderness route
- Distance
- 55 miles
- Elevation gain
- 9,000 ft
- High point
- 8,100 ft
- Low point
- 3,150 ft
- Trip length
- 1-7 nights depending on itinerary
- Difficulty
- strenuous
Entry points: Logan Pass, Two Medicine
Northern Rockies. Nearest town: West Glacier
Points along the route
- Goat HauntMile 0, 4,200 ft
- Granite Park ChaletMile 8, 6,693 ft
- Gunsight PassMile 12, 6,946 ft
- Pitamakan PassMile 11, 7,600 ft
- Stoney Indian PassMile 18, 6,908 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Glacier Wilderness permit?
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Glacier Wilderness permits require advance reservations. Book online as soon as reservations open for your desired dates.
When is the best time to visit Glacier Wilderness?
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Mid-July through mid-September is the reliable window, when the high passes are clear of snow and campgrounds are open. Late July brings peak wildflowers, and mid-September offers thinner crowds and golden larch on the west side.
How long is the Glacier Wilderness route?
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The route is 55 miles.
How difficult is the Glacier Wilderness route?
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Experienced backpackers comfortable in grizzly country, on high passes, and far from a trailhead.
Where does the Glacier Wilderness route start?
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The permit covers 2 entry points: Logan Pass, Two Medicine.
What gear do I need for the Glacier Wilderness route?
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Essential gear includes: Bear spray, carried where you can reach it fast, Bear-resistant food storage plus cord for hanging where cables are absent, Rain gear and warm layers for fast weather swings, Water filter or treatment, Map and compass or GPS for pass crossings.
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