Rimrock Routes
Glacier Gateway & Big Sky Country
Montana Big Sky Lodge to Lodge
Photo: Bernd Thaller (CC BY 2.0)
Not every traveler wants to sleep on the ground, and this trip isn't for them either. Big Sky Lodge to Lodge covers the same dramatic country: glistening glacial lakes, sweeping valley views, the drama of the Rocky Mountain Front. All with a hot shower and a real bed waiting at the end of each day.
We move at an easy pace between historic lodges and small gateway towns, with enough trail time to feel the scale of the place and enough downtime to actually enjoy it.
Trip Highlights
- ▸Scenic drive along the Rocky Mountain Front
- ▸Guided lake-to-lake walks near Glacier's southern boundary
- ▸Stay in two of Montana's historic National Park lodges
- ▸Local ranching and conservation history from regional experts
- ▸Small groups capped at 14 travelers
Day by Day
Arrival in Missoula
Welcome dinner and orientation.
Rocky Mountain Front
Scenic drive north, first lodge stay near the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Glacier Gateway
Easy lake walk, transfer to a historic lodge near Glacier's edge.
Glacial Lakes Day
Guided walks between two glacial lakes, free afternoon at the lodge.
Ranch Country
Visit a working Montana ranch, conservation talk with a local rancher.
Big Sky Evening
Relaxed final full day, farewell dinner under open sky.
Departure
Transfer to Missoula.