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Home » Montana » Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is a paradise for adventurous visitors hoping to witness nature and wildlife at its finest. Set in the Rocky Mountain Range, the park provides plenty of staggering views, especially from the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Over 700 miles of trails showcase glaciers, meadows, valley and crystalline lakes.

Basic Information

Entrance Fee: Standard Entrance Pass
Size: 1,583 square miles (just over one million acres)
Operating Schedule: The West and St. Mary Entrances are open year-round. The Camas Creek, Two Medicine, and Many Glacier entrances are open from about May through October as the weather permits. Most roads in Glacier are only open seasonally due to snow.

Bikers on Going-to-the-Sun Road near Weeping Wall.
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Going-to-the-Sun Road opens for hikers and cyclists ahead of summer traffic

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

Going-to-the-Sun Road is often ranked as one of the most scenic drives in the U.S. Located in Glacier National Park, the road has become so popular that park officials instituted a vehicle permit system to control traffic. Due to the high elevation, the park’s snow removal team often doesn’t finish their work until mid to […]

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Entrance to Glacier National Park in 2020
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