Montana · Hiking · Near Whitefish

Forest and Fire Nature Trail

Forest and Fire Nature TrailPhoto: NPS / public domain
Loop
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Forest and Fire Nature Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Glacier National Park. It doesn't name Forest and Fire Nature Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: NPS · Glacier National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Welcome to the Forest & Fire Nature Trail. Depending on where you’re from, the word “wildfire” can be letters on a page or... a whole lot more. For some, the word “wildfire” can trigger dramatic and visceral recall of the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the earth on fire. Fire has long had a strong hand in shaping Glacier’s landscape. The following exhibits show and tell the story of fire and forests in Glacier National Park over the last hundred or so years. You are encouraged to consider how that relationship has evolved over time. The parking lot of this trailhead has a series of exhibits about wildfire. Some of them are in the middle of the parking lot and another is nearby at the start of the trail. There is an audio tour of the exhibits that reads and describes the panels, as well as an additional audio stop along the trail. The Forest & Fire Nature Trail itself does not have any exhibits but offers the chance to see the effects of fire for yourself. Forest & Fire Nature Trail Distance: 1.1 mi (1.7 km), loop Trailhead: Camas Road, 0.5 miles east of intersection with North Fork Road While in Glacier National Park, please maintain extra awareness around water, steep dropoffs, and wildlife. You are responsible for your own safety.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Big Creek Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.2 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Eddie's Cafe

    Restaurant

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    The Bruck Bus-Truck

    Attraction

    In town

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Forest and Fire Nature Trail

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / 10°

    2. Feb

      35° / 8°

    3. Mar

      44° / 16°

    4. Apr

      54° / 24°

    5. May

      63° / 32°

    6. Jun

      70° / 39°

    7. Jul

      81° / 40°

    8. Aug

      82° / 38°

    9. Sep

      70° / 32°

    10. Oct

      54° / 26°

    11. Nov

      39° / 19°

    12. Dec

      31° / 10°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Polebridge, MT, 12 mi away at 3,520 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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