May Trip to GNP

My weeklong vacation begins May 17. My husband and I have reservations at Meadow Lake Resort in Columbia Falls, MT and plan to explore that area as well as GNP. Updates on the GNP web site show 21 miles of the Going to the Sun Road open as well as other side roads.

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Tips and ideas are welcome for exploration and hiking based on availability.

Thanks!

May Trip to GNP

You may be able to hike to Avalanche Lake if you want to hike about 4 miles roundtrip. Just because the road is open though doesn%26#39;t mean the trails are clear. We were there once in May and the road open to Avalanche but once we got off the Trail of Cedars and continued to Avalanche snow depths were up to two feet. Make sure you travel on Highway 2 if the GTTSR isn%26#39;t open and see the Many Glacier area. You should be able to go to Fishercap Lake. On the east side drive in and see St. Mary Lake. I don%26#39;t know if you will be able to hike to St. Mary/Virginia Falls. Also the road in Two Medicine is open to Running Eagle Falls. Check the park page and see if they have updated the trail status section. Also ask at a ranger station once you arrive.

May Trip to GNP

Please let us know how your trip was and what trails were open when you get back

Have a great time...ENJOY!

Another trail that usually clears fairly early is Apgar Lookout. It offers good views of Lake McDonald area.