Glacier National Park
The Crown of the Continent
Glacier National Park in northern Montana is one of America's most pristine and dramatic wilderness areas. Over 700 miles of trails wind past turquoise lakes, active glaciers, and jagged peaks. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is one of the most spectacular drives in the world. Act fast - the glaciers that give the park its name are disappearing.
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Why Glacier National Park?
Going-to-the-Sun Road
A 50-mile engineering marvel that crosses the Continental Divide at Logan Pass - one of the world's great drives.
Pristine Lakes
Lake McDonald, St. Mary Lake, and Swiftcurrent Lake glow with impossible shades of blue and teal.
Mountain Goats & Grizzlies
Glacier has healthy populations of mountain goats, bighorn sheep, grizzly bears, and wolverines.
Active Glaciers
Grinnell Glacier and Sperry Glacier are still accessible - hike to them before they're gone.
Top Experiences
- Going-to-the-Sun Road drive (reserve a vehicle permit)
- Grinnell Glacier hike (11 miles round trip)
- Hidden Lake Overlook from Logan Pass
- Highline Trail along the Garden Wall
- Boat tour on Lake McDonald
- Two Medicine area for solitude and wildlife
Expert Travel Tips
Vehicle permits required for Going-to-the-Sun Road June–September - book at recreation.gov
Book lodges inside the park a full year in advance
Carry bear spray - grizzly encounters are real here
Cell service is extremely limited throughout the park