Going-to-the-Sun Road: the drive, the stops and where to sleep

Distance

About 50 miles (80 km)

Time

1 day (more to hike)

Best time

July–September

Fifty miles across Glacier National Park and over the Continental Divide at Logan Pass.

Highlights

• Lake McDonald
• Logan Pass Visitor Center
• Hidden Lake Overlook
• Saint Mary Lake and Wild Goose Island

The route

1. West Glacier, MT
2. Lake McDonald Lodge, MT
3. Logan Pass, MT
4. St. Mary, MT

Road trip tips

• The full road is usually open only from early July to mid-October.
• Summer may require a vehicle reservation — check the park website.
• Vehicles over 21 feet long are not allowed on the alpine section.