Hi – East glacier park
Rustic upstairs rooms above East Glacier's bakery, with a shared porch and Rockies views.
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Why stay here
This is rustic upstairs lodging above a working bakery, not a full-service hostel or hotel.
Your own corner of the park
15 min to the Two Medicine entrance by car. No vehicle reservation is needed anywhere in Glacier in 2026; leave early and the road is yours.
Who it fits
Hikers and CDT thru-hikers who want simple upstairs lodging above a working bakery, value being steps from food and hiker resupply hold, and don't need confirmed WiFi or private-room guarantees.
Your morning from here
Head downstairs to the bakery for espresso and a pastry before you go—no need to hunt for coffee elsewhere. Drive times to Glacier's entrances aren't confirmed on the operator's current site, so check with Brownies Hostel and Bakery directly if you're timing an early trailhead start. Since dinner options nearby aren't verified, consider grabbing sandwiches or pizza from the bakery on your way out.
You want simple rustic lodging above a working bakery, like having laundry and hot showers next door, and are comfortable confirming rates and WiFi directly with the operator.
You need guaranteed WiFi, a private bathroom, or published room rates before you call.
Getting into the park from this bed
15 min to the Two Medicine entrance. Plan the day from that.
Measured from the property's coordinates, not guessed. Drive times use park-road speeds; add time in July and August.
Logan Pass shuttle
By car to the stop- Park at the boarding lot and ride up on the $1 ticketed shuttle, July 1 – Sept 7. Tickets on Recreation.gov, 60-day window at 8 am MDT.
- Worth it for a real Logan Pass hike: the 3-hour parking limit at the pass does not apply to shuttle riders.
NPS shuttle page · verified 2026-09-08
Driving in
Every day- No vehicle reservation is needed anywhere in Glacier in 2026. You still need an entrance pass.
- Going-to-the-Sun Road: about 2 hours end to end; Logan Pass parking is limited to 3 hours through Sept 7. Arrive before 9:30 for a real shot at a space.
- No fuel on Going-to-the-Sun Road. Fill up before the gate.
NPS · verified 2026-09-10 · what the road is doing today →
The other valleys
By car- Many Glacier: Grinnell, Swiftcurrent and the boat-assisted hikes. The lot fills early in July and August.
- Two Medicine: 15 min (7.7 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
- Apgar and the west side: 59 min (44.2 mi).
Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds
Rooms and what to expect
What the record can vouch for
Pets, parking, cancellation terms are not published in the sources we checked. Confirm at booking rather than assume.
Season and booking
Open early May through September 30, weather permitting, per the operator's current site.
Questions people ask
Short answers
Is this a hostel with dorm beds?
The operator's current site describes rustic upstairs rooms above the bakery, including a named Queen Room; dorm-style layouts aren't confirmed.
How far is it from Glacier's entrances?
Exact drive times to Glacier's entrances aren't published on the operator's current site—confirm with Brownies Hostel and Bakery before you plan an early start.
Is WiFi available?
WiFi isn't confirmed on the operator's current site, so call ahead if you need to work or stay connected.
What's nearby for laundry or a shower?
A laundromat and hot pay showers are next door, and the on-site bakery serves espresso, pastries, sandwiches, pizza, and ice cream.
Is it good for CDT thru-hikers?
Yes—the property offers bike and luggage storage and holds hiker resupply packages, useful if you're passing through East Glacier on the CDT.
When is it open?
Early May through September 30, weather permitting, according to the operator's current site.
Should I book now or wait?
Current nightly rates aren't published on the operator's site, so reach out through their reservation form or call 406-270-2728 to confirm availability and pricing before committing.
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