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Glacier National Park
Going-to-the-Sun Road Information and Transit System

One of the most amazing highlights of Glacier National Park is a drive on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. This engineering marvel spans 50 miles through the park's wild interior, winding around mountainsides and treating visitors to some of the best sights in northwest Montana.

Use the links below to find out what portions of the Going-to-the-Sun Road are open now (as well as other roads in the park), what the status of plowing is (once we begin for the season), information on the ongoing road rehabilitation project, and other interesting facts about the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

 
Live road status

Live road status

Road Status

Wondering what portions of the Going-to-the-Sun Road are open for travel? See the live status of all park roads now.
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Plowing Logan Pass

David Restivo, NPS

Plowing Logan Pass

Plowing

Plowing the Going-to-the-Sun Road is a monumental challenge. Learn all about it here.
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Going-to-the-Sun Road

David Restivo, NPS

Going-to-the-Sun Road

Going-to-the-Sun Road Project

Updates on the rehabilitation of the Going-to-the-Sun Road can be found on Western Federal Lands Highway's Web site.
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Picture of a Ranger answering questions

Casey Wollschlaeger

FAQs

Going-to-the Sun Road FAQs

Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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image of Going-to-the-Sun Road

Federal Highway Administration

Going-to-the-Sun Road

New Going-to-the-Sun Road Video

Transportation Options at Glacier National Park is the new video created by the Federal Highway Administration and Glacier National Park, which highlights recent advancements in transportation in Glacier National Park. Download the 25Mb QuickTime file here.
PC users may experience long download times.

 
glacier's shuttle

Dave Yeats, NPS

Glacier's Shuttle

Glacier's Shuttle

Are you traveling in Glacier without a car? Are you looking to take a hike from one point to another without the hassle of having two cars? Are you concerned about global climate change in Glacier? Consider using Glacier's shuttle system.
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Horses pulling culverts

Horses pulling culverts

Going-to-the-Sun Road History

Take a historical look behind the construction of this engineering feat with photographs, documents, and an eTour.
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Virtual tours

Virtual driving tours

Take a Virtual Tour

Experience the Going-to-the-Sun Road from your computer or iPod by downloading driving Podcasts.
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Goat Haunt

J. Mohlhenrich

Goat Haunt

Alternative Travel Opportunities

Discover other fascinating destinations beyond the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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Last Updated: May 31, 2011 at 08:54 MST