Montana · Rock climbing · West Glacier · Near Whitefish

Belton Bridge at Glacier National Park

6 routes
V0 – V6-7
Bouldering
Jul–Sep
best months

Belton Bridge is a bouldering area in Montana's Glacier National Park, set along the Flathead, Montana Wild and Scenic River. The Forest Service manages the land, and the spot sits within the park's network of climbing areas. The climbing here is all bouldering, with six routes spread across a range of grades from V0 to V6-7. The easiest is "Go up" at V0, and the hardest is "Aqua Exaltation" at V6-7. The median grade runs V3-4, so the area suits climbers of all levels. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 50°F, and August is similar with fewer wet days. Winter is cold, with January highs around 30°F and lows near 19°F. Apgar Group Sites, about 1.8 miles away, is the closest place to camp. The Fish Creek to Apgar Hiking Path and Rocky Point Nature Trail are both within about 4 miles. For more climbing, Glacier National Park is about 8.6 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    West Glacier Village Cabins & RV Sites

    Campground

    Campground · 0.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Belton Grill

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    North American Wildlife Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 6 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Belton Bridge at Glacier National Park

    Best months: July–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

      30° / 19°

      18 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 19°

      15 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 25°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 31°

      14 wet

    5. May

      64° / 39°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 45°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 50°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 48°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 41°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      52° / 33°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      37° / 26°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 20°

      18 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at W Glacier, MT, 0.6 mi away at 3,148 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.