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Glacier Outdoor Center

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Trails: At the Glacier Outdoor Center 10 km (6 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing (classic and skating). The trails are mainly double track with a skating lane. There are facilities for skijoring with your dog and skijoring races are held several times each winter. There are also plenty of backcountry trails nearby in Glacier National Park.
Trail fees: $8 per day for ages 10 and older (winter 2008-9)
Tel: Glacier Outdoor Center 406-888-5454, 1-800-235-6781
Snow report: Backcountry trail maps can be obtained from the National Park
Nearest town: West Glacier, MT
Web site: Glacier Outdoor Center
Trail map: Available at the center and on the center's website
Equipment rentals: Ski equipment, pulks and snowshoe rentals
Ski lessons: PSIA-certified instruction and guided trips in Glacier National Park
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing, ice skating and dogsledding
Facilities: Day lodge, warming hut
Lodging on site: Nine cabins are at the center.
Lodging nearby: West Glacier has a few lodges and other accommodations.
Tourism info: Glacier Country Tourism | Glacier Waterton National Parks VB
Weather forecast: West Glacier
Location of trails: The Glacier Outdoor Center is about 1/2 mile west of West Glacier on US Highway 2, under the giant log arch on the south side of the highway.
Map of local region: Glacier Outdoor Center

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