There are many unofficial starts to the summer season like the Memorial Day weekend or the last day of school but if you are a fan of Glacier National Park it is undoubtedly the opening of what is widely considered the most scenic road on the continent, The Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Toady Glacier National Park fully opened the Going-to-the-Sun Road for the 2025 season and visitors are now able to drive the entire 50-mile length of the road and access Logan Pass from both West Glacier and St. Mary Entrances.
If you plan on enjoying the road, please be reminded that timed entry vehicle reservations are required to enter Going-to-the-Sun Road via the West Entrance, past Apgar Campground and the North Fork of the park for those traveling by vehicle or motorcycle from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through September 28, 2025.
Find more information on Going-to-the-Sun Road regulations below:
Going-to-the-Sun Road Regulations:
Vehicle Size Restrictions
Vehicles and vehicle combinations longer than 21 feet (including bumpers) or wider than 8 feet (including mirrors), are prohibited between Avalanche Creek and Rising Sun. Vehicles over 10 feet in height may have difficulty driving west from Logan Pass to the Loop, due to rock overhangs. Stock trucks and trailers can access Packers Roost from the west and Siyeh Bend from the east.
Bicycling
From May 24 through September 8, the following section of Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed to bicycle use.
- Bicycles are prohibited both eastbound and westbound from the Apgar turnoff to Logan Pass.
- The closure is only between 3 pm and 6 pm.
Due to ongoing road rehabilitation on Going-to-the-Sun Road, portions of the roadbed may not be paved. Bicyclists should use extreme caution riding on gravel portions.
Speed Limit
For safety reasons, the speed limit is 40 mph on the lower elevations of the road and 25 mph on the alpine section. Be very careful around blind curves, as animals and pedestrians often cross the road unexpectedly.
By the Numbers
- Without stopping, it takes approximately 2 hours to drive the full 50 miles of Going-to-the-Sun Road.
- Logan Pass is the highest point on Going-to-the-Sun Road at 6,646 feet (2,026 m).
- Logan Pass is 32 miles (51.5 km) from the west entrance and 18 miles (29 km) from the east entrance. The parking lot at Logan Pass is usually fills by sunrise and remains very busy throughout the daytime hours, though this can vary based on weather conditions.
Amenities
- Gasoline is not available in the park. There is an electric vehicle charging station across from the Lake McDonald Lodge camp store.
- Food and lodging can be found along the road at Rising Sun, Lake McDonald Lodge, and Apgar Village during the summer months.
- Picnic areas are found at Rising Sun, Avalanche Creek, Sprague Creek, and Apgar.
- 5 out of 13 campgrounds in Glacier are located along the road: Apgar, Sprague Creek, Avalanche, Rising Sun, and St. Mary. Please see our Camping page for more information.
- There are three visitor centers located the road, at Apgar, Logan Pass, and St. Mary. All have restroom facilities, trip planning information, bookstores, drinking water, and exhibits.
Viewing Opportunities
Glacier National Park is wild country, and wildlife may be present anywhere along the road. Mountain goats and bighorn sheep are consistently seen near Logan Pass. Grizzly bears are often seen near Two Dog Flats on the east side.
Jackson Glacier Overlook affords the best opportunity to see a glacier from the road. It is located on the east side of Going-to-the-Sun Road between Logan Pass and St. Mary.
Travel Alternatives
There are transportation options if you prefer to leave the driving to someone else. Visit the Getting Around page for more information.
There are also incredibly scenic sections of the park not found along Going-to-the-Sun Road. Check out the Places to Go page for information on all entrances and districts.
