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Road Trip | Going to the Sun Road | Montana

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Going to the Sun Road, Glacier National Park



Western Montana is a truly stunning region. Travelers can see mountains, valleys, pristine lakes, cold rivers, amazing wildlife and much more. Glacier National Park is one of the best destinations to see all that Western Montana has to offer, and one of the best ways to enjoy Glacier is to take a drive on the Going to the Sun Road.

Glacier National Park was designated a national park in 1910 and was the tenth national park in the nation. Visitors to Glacier can enjoy stunning views, an opportunity to explore the wilderness of Montana, plenty of recreational adventures, and even the chance to visit a real glacier. The Going to the Sun Road travels 50 miles and winds through the interior of the park, giving travelers the opportunity to see Glacier without hiking into the interior.

Those travelers that want to take this stunning drive should take Highway 2 into Glacier National Park in order to enter through the West Entrance. Visitors can also start at St. Mary and travel along the road to West Glacier. This road provides access to many of the park's noted spots. In addition, visitors can spend plenty of time recreating during stops along the road.

Before taking the trip to Glacier National Park to drive the Going to the Sun Road visitors should be sure to check the status of the road. The higher parts of the road can get unpredictable snow storms and also get lots of snow every year. Most year's parts of the road remain closed due to plowing, this time period generally happens from some time in September through mid-June. Travelers that want to drive the entire road should plan to visit during the summer months, when the road is generally open to cars.

Starting at West Glacier drivers will begin exploring this windy and stunning road, and the first landmark along the way is Lake McDonald. At the upper end of Lake McDonald travelers can stop to walk through Lake McDonald Lodge. The lodges at Glacier National Park are a great destination to enjoy some wonderful architecture and design as well as learn about the park's fascinating history.

Continuing on travelers will reach Avalanche and beyond that Logan Pass. Logan Pas is the highest point on the road, at an elevation of over 6,600 feet. As drivers continue along the road they can stop at the Jackson Glacier Overlook to see a real glacier. Then drivers continue on, passing by St. Mary Lake and then reaching the end at St. Mary.

While driving this road travelers should expect windy roads and some tight curves. Travelers can also enjoy watching for all different types of wildlife. Wildlife that are commonly seen along the road include Mountain Goats and Bighorn Sheep. Along the way visitors to the park can also stop to enjoy some of the over 700 miles of hiking trails that make the park a hiker's paradise.

Visitors to Montana should all take a trip on the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. This trip is a great way to enjoy some of the most stunning beauty in Western Montana.  Throughout the drive there are many locations to stop and enjoy the points of interest. Along the road visitors wind around the tight curves and look over the edges of cliffs and much more.
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