The Big Drift
Every winter, snow accumulates on the closed Going-to-the-Sun Road. In one area, called the Big Drift, snow can settle up to 80-feet deep and stretch about a mile long.
Plan Around The Big Drift
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The Big Drift Details
Every winter, snow accumulates on the closed Going-to-the-Sun Road. In one area, called the Big Drift, snow can settle up to 80-feet deep and stretch about a mile long. The pileup just east of Logan Pass is caused by wind-pushed snow. Each spring, snow plows tackle clearing Going-to-the-Sun Road and often reach the Big Drift in late May. It then can take another month or more to plow the Big Drift and clear the road of snow. The road is usually open to cars by mid-June, but in years with more snow, the opening can be later.
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Nearby Parks Around The Big Drift
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Nearby Points of Interest Around The Big Drift
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Highline Trail
The Highline Trail is one of the park's most popular hikes.
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Logan Pass
At 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.
