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Izaak Walton Inn

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Trails: 33 km (20 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing, including a 1 km trail that is lighted for night skiing. There are also several backcountry trails throughout the south end of Glacier National Park and guided ski and snowshoe tours are offered. Check the Glacier Avalanche Advisory before you go in the backcountry.
Trail fees: Yes
Tel: 406-888-5700
Snow report:
Nearest town: Essex, MT
Web site: Izaak Walton Inn | Glacier NP
Trail map:
Equipment rentals: Yes
Ski lessons: Yes
Other winter activities: Sliding, snowshoeing, telemarking, ice skating
Facilities: Lodge, restaurant, bar
Lodging on site: Inn has rooms in a historic former railroad building and in several cabooses
Lodging nearby: Essex has a few choices of hotels, inns and other accommodations
Location of trails: The inn is near Essex, south of Galcier National Park. Amtrak stops nearby.
Tourism info: Glacier County Tourism
Weather forecast: Essex
Map of local region: Essex area

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Number of ratings: 3
Average rating: 3.50  

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Name of XC Area: Izaak Walton Inn
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2003
Trails that I skied: all
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked:
What I disliked:
Comments: A great getaway place: no phones, good food, and a great fireplace for relaxing in the lobby.
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Date submitted: Sept 13, 2005

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Name of XC Area: Izaak Walton Inn
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2003
Trails that I skied: Along the tracks
My favorite trails: Along the tracks
Trail marking: Poor
Trail grooming: Poor
Rating: 0.5 star
What I liked: VERY OVERPRICED!!!!!
What I disliked: Food was bad. Over AND some undercooked
Comments: Don't eat there now. We where there in Mid-Jan. 2000 and the food was great. Ate there all the time. NOW go to a nearby place a mile west on 2. Can't remember the name.
Submitted by: SAN
from: Minnesota
Date submitted: June 24, 2004

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Name of XC Area: Izaak Walton Inn
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: ,
Trails that I skied: all
My favorite trails: up through Kendi's Crossing
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: everything, scenery, area, not a lot of people, it was great.
What I disliked: Had to walk a ways to get to the actual trails if you didn't stay in the cabooses.
Comments: Izzak Walton is a great place to stay. Recommend it to everyone. They hold xc events like the Snow Rodeo Easter weekend. Can't beat it.
Submitted by: vm
from: Great Falls
Date submitted: March 18, 2002

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