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Swiftcurrent Lake

Glacier National Park, MT
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Type: Bodies of Water, Hiking Trails
Activities: Hiking, Viewing wildlife
Description: A scenic lake.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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9 reviews 9 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I worked at Swiftcurrent back in 03 and still can picture this lake very well. It is a MUST to stay at Many Glacier Lodge and hike around the trail early morning, during the day, and evening. All times of the day are magical with the mountains and fauna. Also rent a canoe from the boat company and skirt around... More

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Seattle, Washington
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33 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

From the Many Glacier Lodge, this is about a 4 mile hike one way - but nearly flat so it doesn't take too long. The valley hike as you approach the lake offers a little bit of everything. Spectacular views of the valley walls, lush vegitation, a few small water falls, a series of small lakes, and if you're lucky,... More

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East Glacier Park
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36 reviews 36 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

Feel like you are living in a postcard when you visit here. Enjoy the views inside the hotel...stop and have fondue (it isn't great fondue, but it is charming and the venue is beautiful!).

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whitefish
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

Many Glacier Road in the Fall We live near West Glacier so this is an easy 2 1/2 hour drive to Babb, MT from Whitefish, Kalispell or Columbia Falls. Just got back from 3 consecutive Friday's on the Many Glacier Road. It's only 10 miles or so in length from the dam at Sherburne Reservoir to the Swiftcurrent Motel. Keep... More

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Titusville, Florida
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

We went in and out of the road to the Many Glacier area several times. Grizzlies frequently crossed the road, going from the water to the bushes.

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Dupuyer, Montana
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

I enjoyed being the roving night Auditor, being at each lodge for the evening and do the night audit. I go up each year and visit the Audit team Rick and Ron at East Glacier great people..And no other then Mr Glacier Park himself Ian Tippet he is still working at the Post office .

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Walnut Creek, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2012

It is worth taking the boat from Many Glacier Hotel on the Swift Current Lake. The early boat was treated to viewing a female moose grazing in the lake. Awesome. When you reach the end of the lake, you then walk a short well marked hike to the next lake for a continuation of the boat trip on another lake.... More

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seattle
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8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012

this was a fairly good sized lake and it had a beautiful old time lodge that looked like it was set in the swiss alps.. we pulled in and saw a bench 4 ft from the water and just sat there for a while and absorbed all the beauty that was in front of us. and then we wanted to... More

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New York City, New York
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

A must-see near Many Glacier north of the Going To The Sun Road. Definitely stop at the Many Glacier hotel and take the boat ride across Swiftcurrent Lake, then a short 0.2 mile flat and easy hike to the next boat on Lake Josephine. Also worth the 1-mile hike after that to Grinnell Lake where you'll have the best views... More

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Austin, Texas
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012

We cannot seem to get enough time in Glacier Park each summer! Our favorite spot is Many Glacier area, where we camp in Swift Current Camp Grounds. From there you can enjoy the spacious, mountainous camp sites while not giving up any comforts from home. There is a general store, restaurant, showers, and laundry within 5 min. walk, should you... More

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