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Izaak Walton Inn

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Trails: Izaak Walton Inn grooms 33 km (20 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing, including a 1 km trail that is lighted for night skiing. The trails are mainly Easy and More Difficult with several Most Difficult sections. The adjacent backcountry trails are subject to avalanche hazards but guided ski and snowshoe tours are offered in the nearby Glacier National Park.
Trail fees: Yes
Tel: 406-888-5700
Snow report:
Nearest town: Essex, MT
Web site: Izaak Walton Inn
Trail map: Available at the center and on the center's website.
Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment, snowshoes
Ski lessons: PSIA-certified instruction and guided trips in Glacier National Park
Other winter activities: Sliding, snowshoeing, telemarking, ice skating
Facilities: Lodge, restaurant, bar
Lodging on site: Rooms in a historic former railroad building and several cabooses and recently built cabins.
Lodging nearby: Essex has a few hotels, inns and other accommodations.
Tourism info: Glacier County Tourism | Glacier Waterton National Parks VB
Weather forecast: Essex
Location of trails: Izaak Walton Inn is in Essex, south of Galcier National Park and about 50 miles east of Whitefish. Check the road conditions before driving. Amtrak stops nearby.
Map of local region: Izaak Walton Inn

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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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