Soon after the Great Northern Railway reached Belton, now West Glacier, MT. accommodations were needed for passengers who wished to enter Glacier Park via Lake McDonald.

The Belton Chalet opened to the public on June 27, 1910. By 1913, five buildings in a similar chalet style existed and could now accommodate nearly 120 overnight guests.

Today's visitors enjoy all of the modern conveniences of a fine lodge without sacrificing any of the original charm of the Belton Chalet.

Lodging, fine dining and beverage service are being offered to the traveler desiring a glimse of the past.

The Belton Chalet is conveniently located in West Glacier on US Highway 2 just across the street from the old Great Northern Railway Depot.

Located 7 miles and 3,500 vertical feet by trail from Lake McDonald, Sperry Chalet has been a favorite of visitors for many years.

Two buildings are the main components of this beautiful alpine outpost.

The kitchen - dining building was constructed in 1912 of native stone.

The dormitory building, designed by Kirtland Cutter, was built the following summer, also using locally quarried material.

When Sperry Chalet opened in 1914 the bedrooms were illuminated with kerosene lamps and had cold running water.

Visitors today bring flashlights, and may obtain hot water in pitchers to enjoy with the cold running water.

The chalet will be open this summer from July 8 through September 9, 2009.

Ala carte lunch service is offered to all visitors, including day hikers, in the dining room from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Perched on a rocky bluff of Purcell lava 4 miles and 2,500 feet above the loop on Going-to-the-Sun Road, Granite Park Chalet commands one of the greatest views to be found.

Opened in July 1916, this was the final chalet to be con- structed in Glacier National Park.

Years ago, horse parties found Granite Park Chalet to be a very interesting stopover between Many Glacier Hotel and the old Going-to-the-Sun Chalets on Sun Point which unfortu- nately, fell into disrepair and were demolished in 1945.

When the Highline Trail from Logan Pass opened in 1919, the trails finally made a loop and the chalet became even more popular.

Today's day hikers will find some limited ala carte items offered. Pack enough water for your party or bring a good filtration system.

Overnight guests at Granite Park Chalet are required to order meals before arrival. These are generally freeze dried items which guests must prepare by themselves using the chalet's kitchen stove. All visitors should provide their own drinking water. Guests are also welcome to bring and prepare their own food and beverage using the limited utensils at the chalet.

The chalet will be open this summer from June 7 through September 7, 2009.