Forest and Fire Nature Trail

Managing agency

National Park Service

Welcome to the Forest & Fire Nature Trail. Depending on where you’re from, the word “wildfire” can be letters on a page or... a whole lot more. For some, the word “wildfire” can trigger dramatic and visceral recall of the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the earth on fire. Fire has long had a strong hand in shaping Glacier’s landscape. The following exhibits show and tell the story of fire and forests in Glacier National Park over the last hundred or so years. You are encouraged to consider how that relationship has evolved over time. The parking lot of this trailhead has a series of exhibits about wildfire. Some of them are in the middle of the parking lot and another is nearby at the start of the trail. There is an audio tour of the exhibits that reads and describes the panels, as well as an additional audio stop along the trail. The Forest & Fire Nature Trail itself does not have any exhibits but offers the chance to see the effects of fire for yourself. Forest & Fire Nature Trail Distance: 1.1 mi (1.7 km), loop Trailhead: Camas Road, 0.5 miles east of intersection with North Fork Road While in Glacier National Park, please maintain extra awareness around water, steep dropoffs, and wildlife. You are responsible for your own safety.