Current NPS alerts (1)
Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed for the season at Avalanche Creek on the west side of the park. On the east side, the closure is located at Jackson Glacier Overlook. Travel on open sections of the road may change at any time due to winter weather conditions. Visitors should check road conditions before their arrival and be prepared for winter weather.
Hikes, views & photo spots
Picked from official NPS trail and things-to-do pages. Lengths, difficulty and times are shown only where NPS states them. Each spot is checked against current NPS alerts on every update.
- View
Going-to-the-Sun Road
Access may be affected per NPS alert: Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
The park's historic scenic drive, more than 50 miles through glacier-carved peaks. A full crossing is only possible in summer.
NPS tip: NPS suggests arriving early or staying late for parking at Logan Pass.
- Photo
Wild Goose Island Overlook
Access may be affected per NPS alert: Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
NPS calls it one of the most photographed scenes in Glacier: a tiny island in St. Mary Lake ringed by peaks. Accessible viewing area.
- View
Logan Pass
Access may be affected per NPS alert: Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
Highest point on the road, on the Continental Divide, with trails to Hidden Lake Overlook and the Highline.
- Hike
Trail of the Cedars
Access may be affected per NPS alert: Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
Length: 0.9 mi (1.1 km) loopBoardwalk loop through old-growth cedars beside Avalanche Gorge.
- Hike
Avalanche Lake Trail
Access may be affected per NPS alert: Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
Length: 2.3 mi (3.7 km) one waySteady climb through old-growth forest to an alpine lake with waterfalls.
- Hike
St. Mary Falls
Access may be affected per NPS alert: Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
Length: 0.8 to 1.6 mi one way, by trailheadFamily-friendly hike to a double waterfall of clear blue water, with little shade after the 2015 fire.
Weather alerts (National Weather Service)
No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories for the forecast zone and county at the park's central point.
About this site
A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.
- Type
- National Park
- State
- Montana
- Address
- 64 Grinnell Drive, Glacier National Park Headquarters, West Glacier, MT 59936