The fire lookout remains closed to the public, but don’t let that discourage you from taking the trip up here! The scenery is remarkable, and the marmots are friendly! Bathe in the 360 degree, birds eye views while the marmots drag your trekking poles away! (I’m not kidding folks, keep anything that you want to go down the mountain with on your persons at all times…)

Wilko Koning

February 22, 2023

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At the summit of Swiftcurrent Mountain, you'll find this historic Fire Lookout (still staffed). The two-story lookout was built mostly out of timber in 1936. As you can imagine the views from up here are worth the hike, but I'd say the lookout is a reward in itself.

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1. Granite Park & Swiftcurrent Mountain — Glacier National Park

20.6km

07:17

1,220m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mountain Chalet – Granite Park Chalet loop from Great Northern Railway Buildings

7.11km

02:42

510m

500m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Flathead County, Montana, United States

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Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout

1. Granite Park & Swiftcurrent Mountain — Glacier National Park

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