Walk Straight Through A Mountain On The Ptarmigan Tunnel Trail In Montana
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Jessica Wick
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Did you know that Glacier National Park has its very own mountain tunnel? The Ptarmigan Tunnel has been around since 1930, saving many a hiker a strenuous climb over very steep terrain between Many Glacier and the Belly River Valley. This means you’ll have the ability to walk right through a mountain (and it’s pretty great).
And while you're welcome to simply explore the tunnel, you may want to challenge yourself and try part of the intense 10-mile Ptarmigan Trail. It's pretty exhilarating.
The hike begins behind the cabins near the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn, and you'll immediately turn right at a junction after seeing signs for the Iceberg Lake trail.
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Believe it or not, the entire process took less than three months.
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Everything is fairly spacious inside, so if you aren't prone to claustrophobia, you'll be able to enjoy it.
A wide area originally meant for guide and tourist horses extends from each portal with a masonry retaining wall.
Your time inside the tunnel will be fairly brief, but it will be memorable.
If you'd like to see it for yourself and you're not an experienced hiker, bring along someone who is.
Had you heard of the Ptarmigan Tunnel before today?
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