A round-trip ride from Columbia Falls to the Many Glacier trailheads in Glacier National Park, for hikers who want Grinnell Glacier, Iceberg Lake or Ptarmigan Tunnel without the parking scramble.
Many Glacier is fully open, but parking fills early on summer mornings and rangers temporarily close the valley to incoming cars when it backs up. Our shuttle skips all of that. You get picked up at our shop in Columbia Falls and dropped right at the trail for Grinnell Glacier, Grinnell Lake, Iceberg Lake and Ptarmigan Tunnel, so the parking and the drive are handled.
Shuttle Details
- Operating dates
- July 1 to September 30 in past seasons; 2027 dates to be confirmed
- Departure
- our shop at 7309 Hwy 2 E, Columbia Falls
- Duration
- full day (a 2.5-hour drive each way and up to 6 hours for hiking)
- Group size
- a minimum of 4 people booked runs the shuttle; a private van carries up to 14
Pricing
- $179 per person (a minimum of 4 people booked runs the shuttle)
- $149 per person for 4 or more
- $1,300 for a private van (up to 14 people)
The Hikes
Grinnell Glacier is the classic, with the glacier and its turquoise lake at the end. Grinnell Lake is the shorter, gentler option. Iceberg Lake and Ptarmigan Tunnel are the long days for strong hikers. Up to 6 hours at the trailhead leaves room for the big ones; your driver can talk through the choices on the way in.
Why Book the Shuttle
Avoid limited vehicle access with no stress about parking or road closures, explore Glacier’s best hikes, enjoy comfortable round-trip transportation on the scenic 2.5-hour drive each way, and get a full day in Many Glacier.
Other Ways In
The Two Medicine shuttle reaches a quieter corner of the park. For a guided day on the east side with short walks and lunch, see the East Glacier scenic tour.
