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Going-to-the-Sun RoadGoing-to-the-Sun Road is considered an engineering marvel, a 50-mile road carved through the mountains of Glacier National Park.
Glacier
A high-alpine wonderland of jagged peaks, turquoise lakes, and lingering ancient ice, Glacier National Park showcases one of North America’s most dramatic mountain landscapes.
Top Stops
Top places to visit in Glacier, from signature stops to easy additions for the trip plan.
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Lake McDonaldLake McDonald, at almost 10 miles long and near 500 feet deep in some parts, is the biggest lake in Glacier National Park.
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Logan PassAt 6,640 feet, Logan Pass marks the high point of Going-to-the-Sun Road and the highest elevation in the park you can reach by car.
Information
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Learn About the Park
OverviewGlacier National Park is vast, covering over 1,000,000 acres and including parts of two mountain ranges.
Basic Information
Operating Hours & SeasonsGlacier is open 365 days per year, but winter weather tends to dictate when visitor facilities open and close.
Lodging
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East Glacier
Many Glacier HotelDesigned to resemble a Swiss chalet, the historic Many Glacier Hotel was built in 1915 by the Great Northern Railway.
West Glacier
Lake McDonald LodgeInitially known as the Lewis Glacier Hotel, the Lake McDonald Lodge was built in 1913 and is today a National Historic Landmark.
East Glacier
Swiftcurrent Motor Inn and CabinsSwiftcurrent Motor Inn and Cabins sits at the gateway to some of Glacier National Park most spectacular hiking trails.
Auto Tour
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Going-to-the-Sun RoadGoing-to-the-Sun Road is considered an engineering marvel, a 50-mile road carved through the mountains of Glacier National Park.
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Lake McDonaldLake McDonald, at almost 10 miles long and near 500 feet deep in some parts, is the biggest lake in Glacier National Park.
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Logan PassAt 6,640 feet, Logan Pass marks the high point of Going-to-the-Sun Road and the highest elevation in the park you can reach by car.
Tours
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West Side Tours
Western Mountain Majesty TourThe journey begins in the lush Lake McDonald Valley before climbing the famed Going to the Sun Road to Logan Pass at the Continental Divide.
West Side Tours
Western Huckleberry Mountain TourThis scenic journey travels along Camas Road into the less visited North Fork region, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing and expansive mountain vistas.
West Side Tours
Western Crown of the Continent TourThis 8 to 9.5 hour tour begins in the cedar and hemlock forests of the Lake McDonald Valley and travels along the Going to the Sun Road to Logan Pass, known as the Crown of the Continent.
Hiking
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Grinnell Glacier Viewpoint TrailGlacier National Park's glaciers are disappearing. It's estimated they could be gone as soon as 2030. For now, there is still one you can visit.
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Avalanche Lake TrailAvalanche Lake is one of the most popular hikes in Glacier National Park.
Camping
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Apgar CampgroundLocated on the southern tip of Lake McDonald, Apgar Campground is Glacier's largest campground.
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Avalanche CampgroundNestled amid old-growth cedar and hemlock trees, Avalanche Campground is one of the park's most popular camping sites.
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Bowman Lake CampgroundBowman Lake's 48 camp sites are accessible by dirt road and situated near the turquoise waters of its namesake lake.
Bicycling
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Going-to-the-Sun RoadGoing-to-the-Sun Road is considered an engineering marvel, a 50-mile road carved through the mountains of Glacier National Park.
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Apgar Bike PathThe Apgar bike path is a paved pathway connecting the popular Apgar Campground with nearby Apgar Village.
Picnicking
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Apgar CampgroundLocated on the southern tip of Lake McDonald, Apgar Campground is Glacier's largest campground.
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Avalanche CampgroundNestled amid old-growth cedar and hemlock trees, Avalanche Campground is one of the park's most popular camping sites.
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Fish Creek CampgroundLocated just off the Camas Road approximately 2.5 miles from Apgar Village on the west side of the park.
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Lake McDonaldLake McDonald, at almost 10 miles long and near 500 feet deep in some parts, is the biggest lake in Glacier National Park.
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Apgar VillageApgar Village is a bustling hub on the west side of Glacier National Park.
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McDonald CreekMcDonald Creek, running more than 25 miles, is the longest stream inside of Glacier National Park.
Scenic View
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Logan PassAt 6,640 feet, Logan Pass marks the high point of Going-to-the-Sun Road and the highest elevation in the park you can reach by car.
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Red Rock PointDeep burnt-red rocks contrast against icy glacial turquoise waters at Red Rock Point.
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The LoopThis parking area offers views of Heaven's Peak, as well as forest regrowth in an area ravaged by fire in 2003.
Waterfall
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Rainbow Falls TrailThis easy hike offers some of the best Glacier has to offer, with only a short walk.
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Apikuni Falls TrailWhile the trail starts in an open field, you'll quickly start a steep climb, gaining 500 feet in about half a mile.
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Baring Falls TrailIt's only about a 75-foot walk from your car to see Sunrift Gorge.
Wildlife Viewing
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Kootenai LakesThe beautiful water isn't the only attraction for those headed to Kootenai Lakes.
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Howe LakeThe small parking lot for the Howe Lake Trailhead on the Inner North Fork Road can be easy to miss, but if you want to see wildlife, it's worth the search.
Restrooms
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Logan Pass Visitor CenterSituated at the top of Going-to-the-Sun Road, the Logan Pass Visitor Center is open mid-June to mid-September.
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Apgar CampgroundLocated on the southern tip of Lake McDonald, Apgar Campground is Glacier's largest campground.
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Avalanche CampgroundNestled amid old-growth cedar and hemlock trees, Avalanche Campground is one of the park's most popular camping sites.
Parking
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Logan PassAt 6,640 feet, Logan Pass marks the high point of Going-to-the-Sun Road and the highest elevation in the park you can reach by car.
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Apgar Transit Center/Apgar Visitor CenterThe Apgar Transit Center provides all the information you'll need about riding the Glacier National Park shuttle, as well as the hikes and sites along Going-to-the-Sun Road where you might want to hop off.
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The LoopThis parking area offers views of Heaven's Peak, as well as forest regrowth in an area ravaged by fire in 2003.
Ranger Station
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Logan Pass Visitor CenterSituated at the top of Going-to-the-Sun Road, the Logan Pass Visitor Center is open mid-June to mid-September.
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Apgar Transit Center/Apgar Visitor CenterThe Apgar Transit Center provides all the information you'll need about riding the Glacier National Park shuttle, as well as the hikes and sites along Going-to-the-Sun Road where you might want to hop off.
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Saint Mary Visitor CenterThe park's largest visitor center sits at the St. Mary side of Glacier National Park.
Museum
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Logan Pass Visitor CenterSituated at the top of Going-to-the-Sun Road, the Logan Pass Visitor Center is open mid-June to mid-September.
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Saint Mary Visitor CenterThe park's largest visitor center sits at the St. Mary side of Glacier National Park.
Safety
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If You Encounter a BearA commonly asked question is "What do I do if I run into a bear?" There is no easy answer.
Accessibility
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Avalanche CampgroundNestled amid old-growth cedar and hemlock trees, Avalanche Campground is one of the park's most popular camping sites.
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Fish Creek CampgroundLocated just off the Camas Road approximately 2.5 miles from Apgar Village on the west side of the park.
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Rising Sun CampgroundThe Rising Sun Campground is located where "the mountains meet the prairies," near St. Mary Lake and six miles west of the St. Mary Visitor's Center on Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Support
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VolunteerGlacier National Park depends on dedicated volunteers to perform duties and complete projects that would otherwise be impossible.
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Glacier National Park AssociatesGlacier National Park Associates fundraises for a number of different causes.
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The Glacier National Park ConservancyThe Glacier National Park Fund merged with the Glacier Association to form the Glacier National Park Conservancy.
Nearby Parks Around Glacier
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Glacier
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Glacier National Park
Global warming is making Glacier National Park one of the more ephemeral experiences you can have: come see the glaciers while they're still around.
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Apgar Transit Center/Apgar Visitor Center
The Apgar Transit Center provides all the information you'll need about riding the Glacier National Park shuttle, as well as the hikes and sites along Going-to-the-Sun Road where you might want to hop off.
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Apgar Bike Path
The Apgar bike path is a paved pathway connecting the popular Apgar Campground with nearby Apgar Village.
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