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THE GRAND LODGES
Montana: Sperry Chalet, 1914

The Sperry Chalet, Glacier National Park Go Down Go Back
Sperry Chalet, Glacier National Park
Sperry Chalet is located about seven miles east of Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park. The chalet was opened by the Great Northern Railway, being one of the structures built by the Great Northern Railway in the national park. Along with Granite Park Chalet, Sperry Chalet is one of the two remaining backcountry chalets in Glacier National Park, both operated by Belton Chalets, Inc.
The chalet is reached only by trail, via hiking or horseback. One of the two trails leading to the chalet is the Sperry Trail, which starts at the Lake McDonald Lodge parking lot and stretches 6.7 miles to the chalet, climbing 3200 feet in the process. The trail passes along the base of Mount Brown and over the west ridge of Mount Edwards, with views of U-shaped valleys along the way. A side trip to Sperry Glacier is also possible, being a 4 mile hike (8 miles round trip). The alternate means of accessing the chalet is via the Gunsight Trail, which is a 12.1 mile hike from the Jackson Glacier Overlook on Going-to-the-Sun Road, a hike which averages 9 hours.
On August 31, 2017 the chalet and dormitory building of Sperry Chalet burned during the Sprague Fire. The wood portions of the main chalet burned, gutting the structure, however, the surrounding outbuildings were saved.
On July 18, 2020 Sperry Chalet re-opened its doors to guests for the first time since it was lost in the Sprague Fire. Reservations can be made online beginning in January for the subsequent summer season.

Sperry Chalet Information:
Year Open: 1913
Architect: Cutter & Malmgren
Type Construction: Swiss Chalet Rustic
Location:
Coordinates: 48.6059007, -113.7865066
Elevation: 6545 feet
Address:
Park Entrance Fee: Adult: $20.00, Vehicle: $35.00, Children under 16: Free
Winter rates apply: 01 November to 30 April
Access, Military, Senior pass holders enter free
Lodge is located inside of National Park
The Grand Lodges
The Sperry Chalet
(m4grand-08.sperrychalet) The Grand Lodges, Sperry Chalet Photo Credit: Wikipedia
The Grand Lodges
The Sperry Chalet
(m4grand-08-sperrychaletview) Chalet View down Spague Valley Photo Credit: Wikipedia

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