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Swiftcurrent Motor Inn and Cabins
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Swiftcurrent Motor Inn & Cabins is CLOSED in 2025 due to construction. For more information on construction, visit: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectId=117601. Built in 1933, Swiftcurrent Motor Inn & Cabins is located just one mile from Many Glacier Hotel in a setting that is a hiker’s paradise. There are 95 rustic cabin and motor inn rooms, a restaurant, fully stocked campstore and gift shop and outdoor activities at this picturesque location. Swiftcurrent is the stepping-off place for the trail that leads over Swiftcurrent Pass. Trails also lead to Iceberg Lake, Ptarmigan Lake and the unique 183-foot Ptarmigan Tunnel which was constructed for use by horseback riders as well as hikers. A limited number of ADA-accessible motel rooms are available as well one special ADA- accessible cabin. These rooms are booked based on availability. Only designated guide, service, and/ or hearing companion animal are allowed in the motor inn rooms and cabins. All rooms and facilities are non-smoking. More information can be found on their website: glaciernationalparklodges.com/lodging/swiftcurrent-motor-inn-cabins/.
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