Glacier National Park
- 64 Grinnell Drive Glacier National Park Headquarters West Glacier, MT 59936
Going to-the-Sun Road
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Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier County, Montana, United States
Description
The Road spans 50 miles and crosses the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. During your traverse you will see impressive glaciers, beautiful valleys, cascading waterfalls, towering mountains and colorful wildflowers.
The lower elevation sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road remain open all year and provide access to many locations and activities. The summer opening date of the alpine portion varies from year to year, based on snowfall and plowing progress. There is no set date for the road to open over Logan Pass. Typically, the road has been fully open by early July.
Listing Overview
The Road spans 50 miles and crosses the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. During your traverse you will see impressive glaciers, beautiful valleys, cascading waterfalls, towering mountains and colorful wildflowers.
The lower elevation sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road remain open all year and provide access to many locations and activities. The summer opening date of the alpine portion varies from year to year, based on snowfall and plowing progress. There is no set date for the road to open over Logan Pass. Typically, the road has been fully open by early July.
Important Information
| Drive Time | Without stopping, it takes approximately 2 hours to drive the full 50 miles of Going-to-the-Sun Road. |
| Logan Pass | Logan Pass is the highest point on Going-to-the-Sun Road at 6,646 feet (2,026 m). |
| Parking | There are pull offs along Going to-the-sun Road that allows you to take photos and exit your vehicle. |
Additional Info
- Vehicle Restrictions : Vehicles and vehicle combinations longer than 21 feet (including bumpers) or wider than 8 feet (including mirrors), are prohibited between Avalanche Creek and Rising Sun. Vehicles over 10 feet in height may have difficulty driving west from Logan Pass to the Loop, due to rock overhangs.
- Parking: The parking lot at Logan Pass is usually fills by sunrise and remains very busy throughout the daytime hours, though this can vary based on weather conditions.
- Amenities: Gasoline is not available in the park. There is an electric vehicle charging station across from the Lake McDonald Lodge camp store. Food and lodging can be found along the road at Rising Sun, Lake McDonald Lodge, and Apgar Village during the summer months.
Location
Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier County, Montana, United States
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