Labour Day Road Trip To Glacier National Park


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🎉 LABOR DAY WEEKEND ADVENTURE
🌲 Glacier National Park | KOA West Glacier
🗓 August 30 – September 3, 2025 (Sat–Wed)
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### 🏞️ The Plan
This Labor Day weekend, we’re heading into the heart of the Rockies for a 5-day escape filled with mountains, lakes, hikes, and campfire vibes. Whether you’re chasing trails or just here for the peace and scenery—Glacier delivers.
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### 📅 Itinerary at a Glance
Saturday, August 30 – Drive from Seattle
- Depart early morning
- Scenic drive through Washington, Idaho & Montana (~9–10 hrs)
- Arrive at KOA West Glacier, settle in
- Dinner, chill & campfire
Sunday, August 31 – Lake McDonald & Avalanche Lake
- Visit Apgar Village & Trail of the Cedars
- Hike to Avalanche Lake (4.5 mi RT, moderate)
- Sunset by the lake, campfire night 🌌
Monday, September 1 (Labor Day) – Logan Pass & Going-to-the-Sun Road
- Early drive with epic stops (The Loop, Weeping Wall)
- Hike Hidden Lake Overlook or part of the Highline Trail
- Return at golden hour
- Optional dinner at Lake McDonald Lodge
Tuesday, September 2 – Your Way
Option A: Day trip to Many Glacier – Grinnell Glacier or Redrock Falls
Option B: Chill day – paddle Lake McDonald, visit Polebridge Mercantile, nap in a hammock
- Final group dinner + s’mores
Wednesday, September 3 – Return to Seattle
- Early morning departure
- Scenic stops along the way
- Arrive home by evening
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### 🏕️ Where We're Staying
KOA West Glacier
📍 2.5 miles from Glacier’s West Entrance
🛏️ Cabins & tent sites
🚿 Clean showers, camp store, pool & hot tub
🔗 www.koa.com/campgrounds/west-glacier
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### 🎒 What to Pack
- Tent + sleeping bag/pad
- Park pass or entry fee
- Warm layers, rain jacket
- Hiking shoes, daypack, snacks
- Headlamp/flashlight, camp chair
- Bear spray (rent or buy locally)
- Campfire attitude 😎
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📸 Mountains. Lakes. Campfires. Friends. Let’s make it a Labor Day to remember.
✨ Venmo campsite money to (@mudittuli) by August 15 to confirm your spot!
Cost :
$100 per person for campsite
$180 Gas money
Note:
1. Preference would be given to people I have hiked with or I know.
Cancellation:
100% refund till 15th August. Nothing after that.
How to get the spot : Venmo @mudittuli $100(for Tent Site) to get your spot.
Whatsapp group : https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJmiJWQGp830v4PqI2Otul
By signing up for this event, you affirm that you and your guests alone are responsible for your own safety.
You and your guests attend at your own risk, and that Hosts and Organizers are indemnified.**

Labour Day Road Trip To Glacier National Park