National Historic Landmark

Granite Park Chalet

West Glacier, Flathead County, Montana
Listed
June 26, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83001060

About this property

Granite Park Chalet is located in the heart of Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana at an elevation of 6,693 feet above sea level. The chalet was built in 1914 by the Great Northern Railway and is a National Historic Landmark contributing property, being one of five structures in the Great Northern Railway Buildings district. From Logan Pass along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, the chalet is a moderate 7.6 miles (12.2 km) hike along the famed Crown of the Continent Highline Trail, usually referred to simply as the Highline Trail. Much of the trail passes through the scenic Garden Wall section of the park, immediately west and parallel to the Continental Divide. The chalet is also accessible via the Loop Trail (4 miles (6.4 km), 2,200 feet (670 m) elevation gain) and the Swiftcurrent Trail (7.5 miles (12.1 km), 2,300 feet (700 m) elevation gain). The trails are for hikers and horseback riders only; no vehicle access is provided. Granite Park Chalet is a limited services facility and those that spend the night make use of the full service kitchen to cook their own meals.

Location

West Glacier, Flathead County, Montana
48.77006, -113.77079

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout
Industrial
1.1 mi
Logan Creek Patrol Cabin
Industrial
3.2 mi
Cattle Queen Snowshoe Cabin
Industrial
3.6 mi
Many Glacier Campground Camptender's Cabin
Industrial
4.6 mi
Swiftcurrent Auto Camp Historic District
Listed
4.7 mi

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When was Granite Park Chalet listed on the National Register?

Granite Park Chalet was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Granite Park Chalet?

Granite Park Chalet is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Granite Park Chalet a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Granite Park Chalet has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Granite Park Chalet?

The period of significance for Granite Park Chalet is recorded as the industrial era.

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