East Glacier View Ranch

East Glacier Park, Montana

$1,400,000

163± Acres

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to East Glacier View Ranch—163± spectacular acres in the heart of Montana’s most breathtaking scenery. Located just outside the gateway community of East Glacier Park, this rare riverfront offering boasts direct frontage on the Two Medicine River and panoramic views of Glacier National Park’s jagged peaks. The property’s expansive meadows, rolling terrain, and wooded river bottoms provide the perfect backdrop for constructing a custom mountain home or recreational retreat, making it a true legacy property.

This ranch offers stunning natural beauty with year-round access and close proximity to local conveniences and major travel corridors. The charming town of East Glacier Park is minutes away, offering seasonal restaurants, lodging, a 9-hole golf course, and the historic Glacier Park Lodge. Amtrak’s Empire Builder stops right in town, and the ranch is approximately 1.5 hours from Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell and about 2 hours from Great Falls International Airport—providing seamless access for visitors to the area.

Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or an investor, the location is unmatched for its recreational appeal. Fly fishing right along the property, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, rafting, and backcountry hiking are at your doorstep, while Glacier National Park’s Two Medicine entrance is just a short drive away. The area becomes a quiet wonderland for crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing, and mountain exploration in winter.

With its lush pastures for grazing horses and cattle, its generous size, natural water source, and sweeping vistas, East Glacier View Ranch also presents strong potential for conservation. Few parcels of this size and quality remain so close to one of the nation’s most revered national parks.

Whether your vision is a private getaway, a multi-generational retreat, or a sound long-term investment, East Glacier View Ranch is a rare opportunity to own land where the wild beauty of Montana remains untouched and awe-inspiring.

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QUICK FACTS

• 163± deeded acres with various options for a new owner to construct a custom home or getaway cabin with the scenic backdrop of Glacier National Park as it rises to the west

• Two Medicine River flows through the ranch, offering easy access for on-site fly fishing and recreation

• Views from the ranch of the striking Glacier Park Golf Course, first designed in 1928 and lined with beautiful park-like trees

• Easy access to Glacier National Park for exploring and recreation

• Lush meadows with a stunning variety of wildflowers and excellent native grasses for grazing horses and cattle

• An abundant wildlife population on the ranch and in the region

• Nearby trails for endless hiking, horseback riding, and exploring

• Minutes to the charming town of East Glacier Park for small-town dining, shopping, and special events throughout the year

• Spring-fed pond for livestock watering

• Shopping, dining, major medical, and a variety of services are about an hour away in the Flathead Valley

• Just over an hour to Glacier Park International Airport, located in Kalispell

• An easy two-hour drive to the Great Falls International Airport

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ACREAGE

• 163± deeded acres

The East Glacier View Ranch is comprised of two parcels, each featuring a combination of timbered draws and forested hillsides, lush river bottom land, and nice mountain meadows, all within the backdrop of the scenic and dramatic Glacier National Park as it rises to the west.

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SCENIC VISTAS

This unique ranch is set against the backdrop of the awe-inspiring peaks and Glacier National Park to the west. Looking across a lush mountain meadow laden with a varied color palette from the diverse wildflowers that blanket the ground, one can easily appreciate the true beauty of a ranch in such a spectacular region of Montana.

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IMPROVEMENTS

The property features minimal improvements, including a historic, stately two-story wood-frame barn that reflects the area’s rich agricultural heritage. This historic Forest Service log cabin could be lovingly restored and renovated into a cute guest cabin. This older home has remained unoccupied for many years, and various additional outbuildings offer flexible utility and charm. A new owner will find numerous picturesque locations across the 163± acre ranch to build a custom home or getaway cabin—offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and/or riverfront corridor if desired. Whether preserving the property’s historic character or creating a new legacy, this land offers exceptional potential.

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RECREATION

Glacier National Park and its surrounding region offer endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, making it a year-round destination for adventurers and nature lovers alike. In the summer, visitors can explore over 700 miles of hiking trails that wind through alpine meadows, glacial valleys, and rugged mountain peaks. The Going-to-the-Sun Road provides one of the most scenic drives in North America, while crystal-clear lakes like Saint Mary and Two Medicine offer kayaking, fishing, and boating. Wildlife viewing is exceptional, with chances to see elk, moose, bears, and mountain goats in their natural habitat. In winter, the area transforms into a peaceful wonderland perfect for crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing, and quiet retreats. Nearby towns like East Glacier Park and West Glacier, a short drive along scenic Highway 2, provide charming local culture, lodging, and access to guided adventures. Whether you’re seeking highcountry solitude or active exploration, Glacier National Park delivers recreational experiences unlike anywhere else to suit the desires of locals and visitors.

HUNTING | WILDLIFE

The East Glacier Park region is home to a rich and diverse array of wildlife, including elk, mule deer, black bear, moose, and a wide variety of upland birds and raptors. The property’s proximity to Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation places it within a unique ecological corridor teeming with native species. While public hunting access on tribal lands is restricted and requires proper permits from the Blackfeet Nation, the area’s abundant wildlife offers exceptional photography opportunities, observation, and cultural appreciation. For hunting enthusiasts, nearby public lands outside the reservation provide access to big game opportunities in some of Montana’s most scenic and unspoiled terrain.

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FISHING

Montana offers world-class float and fly fishing, but this ranch stands out with on-site access to the Two Medicine River—originating in Glacier National Park and flowing through both parcels of the property. Anglers can target brook and rainbow trout in the river and connected lakes, including Two Medicine Lake and Lower Two Medicine Lake. A tribal permit is required for the reservation portion. Fishing is best from May to November, with year-round access to area lakes. Nearby Pray Lake provides sheltered waters during poor weather. Two Medicine offers a scenic, uncrowded fly-fishing experience for all skill levels.

Nestled at the foot of Glacier National Park’s towering peaks, the 9-hole golf course at Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier offers a truly unique and scenic playing experience. Initially built in the early 1920s, this historic course is one of the oldest in Montana and sits against a stunning backdrop of snow-capped mountains and forested hills. The course winds through tall pines and open meadows, offering a relaxed atmosphere ideal for both novice and experienced golfers. Whether you’re enjoying a casual round with friends or soaking in the mountain views after a day of hiking, the East Glacier golf course provides a charming and unforgettable way to experience the beauty of Montana.

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INCOME OPPORTUNITY

East Glacier View Ranch has remained in the same family for 55 years and has traditionally been utilized to support livestock with grazing and cultivated hay meadows for winter forage. Today, the ranch supports seasonal grazing for some cattle, horses, and mules. A new owner may choose to continue the tradition and lease some grazing to an area rancher for a source of income or to enjoy the high-quality forage and native grasses for grazing during the spring, summer, and fall for some animals of their own.

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AREA HISTORY

East Glacier Park, Montana, was primarily developed as a railroad town, but it has deeper roots and influences as well. The town’s formation was closely tied to the Great Northern Railway, which expanded into the region in the early 1900s to promote Glacier National Park as a premier tourist destination. In 1913, the railroad constructed the Glacier Park Lodge and a train depot to serve as a grand entrance to the park. These developments were central to East Glacier’s early growth, bringing travelers, workers, and commerce to the area.

However, East Glacier Park is also deeply influenced by the Blackfeet Nation, whose reservation borders the community and the eastern boundary of Glacier National Park. Long before the railroad, the land was home to the Blackfeet people, who have lived in and stewarded this region for generations. Their cultural presence and contributions remain vital to the area’s identity today.

So, while East Glacier Park was largely established and developed as a railroad and tourism hub, its character is a blend of railroad history, tourism growth, and Native American heritage.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

Over 100 years old, the Glacier Park Lodge remains one of Montana’s most iconic and enduring landmarks. The lodge is strategically positioned at the eastern gateway to Glacier National Park in East Glacier. Constructed beginning in 1913 by the Great Northern Railway, the lodge was built to impress—with massive Douglas fir timbers transported by rail from the Pacific Northwest, some measuring over 40 feet long and more than 3 feet in diameter. These awe-inspiring logs form the lodge’s towering colonnade-style lobby and give visitors the feeling of entering a grand forest cathedral. Originally designed to attract railroad travelers to the new national park, the lodge quickly became a cornerstone of Glacier Park’s early tourism industry. Today, it continues to welcome guests from around the world who come to enjoy its charming, rustic accommodations, sweeping mountain views, and access to a variety of amenities, including an on-site restaurant, lounge, gift shop, and a beautifully maintained 9-hole golf course—one of the oldest in Montana and set with a striking backdrop as snow covered peaks rise to the west. Its proximity to hiking trails, scenic drives, and park tours makes Glacier Park Lodge a favorite of travelers and a beloved base camp for experiencing the wonder and wilderness of Glacier National Park.

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Glacier Park Lodge - Credit Loco Steve

CLIMATE

East Glacier Park has a true four-season climate with mild summers, snowy winters, and consistent precipitation. It averages 118 inches of snow, 23–28 inches of rain, and 161 sunny days annually—ideal for year-round outdoor recreation, including hiking, wildlife viewing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

Climate charts for nearby Heart Butte, Montana, courtesy of https://www.city-data.com/city/Heart-Butte-Montana.html

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East Glacier Park is a historic gateway to Glacier National Park, shaped by the Great Northern Railway and the 1913 construction of Glacier Park Lodge. Massive Douglas fir timbers were shipped by rail to build the lodge, which became a hub for early tourism. The community grew around the railway and lodge, embracing its role as a welcoming stop for visitors. Today, East Glacier Park honors its heritage while offering access to scenic drives, hiking, and cultural experiences tied to the nearby Blackfeet Nation.

The property is located along Highway 2 just before East Glacier Park. Highway 2 splits the ranch into two parcels, both with easy access to the well-maintained road.

AIRPORT SERVICES

Glacier Park International Airport is approximately an hour and a half from the ranch. The airport accommodates direct flights to Salt Lake City, Seattle, Denver, Las Vegas, and Minneapolis via Alaska, Allegiant, Delta, Sun Country, Avelo, and United Airlines. In addition, seasonal direct flights to hubs include Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, and San Diego, to name a few. Glacier Jet Center in Kalispell caters to private aircraft. Great Falls International Airport is just under two hours from the ranch and is served by four major airlines: Alaska, Allegiant, Delta, and United.

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MINERAL RIGHTS

All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP

Each of us at Fay loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape. 24

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WATER RIGHTS

Montana waters, in all their varied forms and locations, belong to the State for the benefit of its people. A water right is the right to use the water within state-established guidelines, and not any ownership of the water itself. Since water rights in Montana are guided by the prior appropriation doctrine, a person’s right to use a specific quantity of water depends on when the use of water began, establishing the relative priority date of use on the water source. The first person to use water from a source established the first right, the second person could establish a right to the water that was left, and so on. Additionally, water users are limited to the amount of water that can be beneficially used. Beneficial use includes, but is not limited to, agricultural, recreational, fish, wildlife and domestic purposes.

Montana is currently conducting a statewide adjudication of all water rights with priority dates prior to July 1, 1973. The statewide adjudication is a court process that prioritizes and quantifies all existing water rights in each Montana drainage basin. With 85 basins in Montana, and over 219,000 water right claims, the statewide adjudication is a massive undertaking that is expected to stretch well into the future. Until the adjudication process is complete, the status of any particular water right claim cannot be guaranteed. Fay Ranches, Inc., its brokers and salespersons do not warrant or make any representation concerning the quantity or quality of any water rights, nor any legal entitlement to use of water rights, permits to appropriate water, exempt existing rights, determination of existing water rights, nor any ditches, ditch rights, or ditch easements appurtenant to or constituting a burden on the property. Water rights claims appurtenant to the property may or may not have been fully or finally adjudicated, and any Buyer is advised to make any offer to purchase contingent upon and subject to such independent inspections, evaluations, and advice concerning the water rights and adjudication process as a Buyer might deem prudent. All Buyers should be aware that Fay Ranches, Inc., its brokers and salespersons involved in this offering have not conducted an expert inspection or analysis of the water rights for this property.

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SUMMARY

East Glacier View Ranch offers 163± stunning acres along the Two Medicine River just outside East Glacier Park. The ranch features picturesque meadows sprinkled with native wildflowers, creating a vibrant and everchanging tapestry across the landscape. A new owner may choose to build a custom home or cabin to fully enjoy the natural beauty and panoramic views of Glacier National Park’s iconic peaks. This rare property blends scenic surroundings with recreational access and yearround usability—ideal for a custom residence, private retreat, or long-term investment. Enjoy fishing, wildlife viewing, and backcountry adventures just minutes from town conveniences, Amtrak service, and a short drive to Glacier Park International Airport. With its open meadows, timbered ridges, lush river corridor, and breathtaking vistas, East Glacier View Ranch is a true Montana legacy property in one of the state’s most aweinspiring regions.

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Please contact Kimberly Lowry at (406) 490-4323 | klowry@fayranches.com or John Anderson at (406) 750-0820 | janderson@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties we have listed, please visit our web page at www. fayranches.com.

$1,400,000 Cash

Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange

Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.

RELATIONSHIPS IN REAL ESTATE

As required by Montana law, a broker or salesperson shall disclose the existence and nature of relevant agency or other relationships to the parties to a real estate transaction. The various relationships and description of duties are as follows:

1. SELLER AGENT

A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Seller to:

Act solely in the best interests of the seller; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the seller; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the seller agent and not known or discoverable by the seller unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the seller agent; Safeguard the seller’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the seller’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the seller for any funds or property of the seller that comes into the seller agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a seller and obtaining a seller’s written consent, to represent multiple sellers of property and to list properties for sale that may compete with the seller’s property, without breaching any obligation to the seller.

A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to:

Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the seller agent, except that the seller agent is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent when the seller agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a buyer and a buyer agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

2. BUYER AGENT (cont)

A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Seller to:

Disclose any adverse material facts that are known to the buyer agent and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Disclose to the seller or the seller agent when the buyer agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a seller and a seller agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

3. DUAL AGENCY If a seller agent is also representing a buyer, or a buyer agent is also representing a seller with regard to a property, then a dual agency relationship may be established. In a dual agency relationship, the dual agent is equally obligated to both the seller and the buyer. These obligations may prohibit the dual agent from advocating exclusively on behalf of the seller or buyer and may limit the depth and degree of representation that you receive. A broker or a salesperson may not act as a dual agent without the signed, written consent of both the seller and the buyer.

A “Dual Agent” is obligated to a Seller in the same manner as a seller agent and is obligated to a Buyer in the same manner as a buyer agent, except a dual agent:

Has a duty to disclose to a buyer or seller any adverse material facts that are known to the dual agent regardless of any confidentiality considerations; and May not disclose the following information without the written consent of the person to whom the information is confidential; The fact that the buyer is willing to pay more than the offered purchase price; The fact that the seller is willing to accept less than the purchase price that the seller is asking for the property; Factors motivating either party to buy or sell; and Any information that a party indicates in writing to the dual agent is to be kept confidential.

4. STATUTORY BROKER

A “Statutory Broker” is not the agent of the Buyer or Seller but nevertheless is obligated to them to:

Disclose to: i. a buyer or buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the statutory broker, except that the statutory broker is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; and ii. a seller or a seller agent any adverse material facts that are known to the statutory broker and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in putting together a real estate transaction, and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

5. IN-HOUSE SELLER AGENT DESIGNATE Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house seller agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a seller for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the seller with respect to the designated transaction.

6. IN-HOUSE BUYER AGENT DESIGNATE

Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house buyer agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a buyer for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the buyer with respect to the designated transaction.

BUYER AGENT

A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to: Act solely in the best interests of the buyer; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the buyer; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the buyer agent and not known or discoverable by the buyer, unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the buyer agent; Safeguard the buyer’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the buyer’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the buyer for any funds or property of the buyer that comes into the buyer agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a buyer and obtaining a buyer’s written consent, to represent multiple buyers interested in buying the same property or similar properties to properties in which a buyer is interested and to show properties in which a buyer is interested to other prospective buyers, without breaching any obligation to the buyer.

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