Going to the Sun Road - West Glacier Attractions

Going-to-the-Sun Road is the 50-mile main parkway through the heart of Glacier National Park. It was completed in 1932, and is one of the world's finest scenic drives, and is the only road that crosses the park, going over the Continental Divide at the 6,600 foot high Logan Pass. The road is a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and passes through almost every type of terrain in the park, from large glacial lakes and cedar forests to windswept alpine tundra.

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Away Travel Expert: Christine Loomis

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Perhaps the most famous national park road.
Check for vehicle length and width restrictions.

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Where driving tours constitute something of a cop-out in some parks, a trip along Going-to-the-Sun is truly an adventure. Always check conditions before setting out. Stop frequently to explore. Pull off if you're pausing to admire the sights. Drive carefully!
Several tour companies and the Glacier Park shuttle also make trips back and forth across Going-to-the-Sun. Ask at your hotel about schedules and rates.

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Where driving tours constitute something of a cop-out in some parks, a trip along Going-to-the Sun is truly an adventure. Always check conditions before setting out. Stop frequently to explore. Pull off if you're pausing to admire the sights. Drive carefully!
The upper regions of Going-to-the-Sun close in the winter, and lower regions sometimes do, depending on snowfall. The upside is that the road is open to hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing (ungroomed) when closed for snow.
Biking is permitted along the road in the summer, with sections near Sprague Creek and Logan pass closed in the afternoons during peak season.

Address:
Route 2 to Highway 89
West Glacier, Montana 59936

Price: $25/vehicle to enter the park; $12 individual