![]() NPS Graphic Dates of Operation: ![]() Apgar Visitor Center Shuttle Stop The Apgar Visitor Center the main hub for transit functions on the west side of the park. At the Apgar Visitor Center, you will be able to find park rangers to assist you in planning your day in the park. If you are visiting for the day, park your car here and hop on the shuttle to access different locations on Going-to-the-Sun Road. Specific Location: Start and End Times: Apgar Visitor Center Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Trip Planning Information: ![]() Apgar Village Shuttle Stop In Apgar Village you will find a variety of gift shops, a restaurant, camp store, and lodging. The Apgar Backcountry Office is also located here where you can obtain a backcountry permit. The foot of Lake McDonald is also located in Apgar Village where one can relax on the shores or rent boats and canoes. Specific Location: Start & End Times: Apgar Village Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
Apgar Village Shuttle Stop: Westbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Day Hikes (one way): Trip Planning Information: Campstore/Gift Shops: Lodging: Food Service: Activities: ![]() Apgar Campground Shuttle Stop Apgar Campground is located a short walk from Apgar Village and the Apgar Visitor Center, making this campground the most centrally located campground for services. In the evenings, take a short stroll to the Apgar Campground Amphitheater where a ranger will host a delightful evening of education and fun. Specific Location: Start & End Times: Apgar Campground Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
Apgar Campground Shuttle Stop: Westbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Activities: ![]() Sprague Creek Campground Shuttle Stop Sprague Creek Campground is a small campground that sits on the south shore of Lake McDonald, 2 miles from Lake McDonald Lodge. The closest day hikes are located at Lake McDonald Lodge. Specific Location: Start & End Times: Sprague Creek Campground Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
Sprague Creek Campground Shuttle Stop: Westbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Activities: ![]() Lake McDonald Lodge Shuttle Stop Lake McDonald Lodge great a great destination for numerous activities. The Lodge itself is an attraction and built to resemble a hunting lodge with Swiss influence. Come and enjoy all that this historic location has to offer. Parking is often limited, so it might be a good idea to park your car at the Apgar Visitor Center and hop on a shuttle to reach Lake McDonald Lodge. Specific Location: Start & End Times: Lake McDonald Lodge Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
Lake McDonald Lodge Shuttle Stop: Westbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Day Hikes (one-way): Campstore/Gift Shops: Lodging: Food Service: Activities: ![]() Avalanche Creek Shuttle Stop Avalanche Creek is one of the most popular destinations in the park. The area includes 2 of the more popular hiking trails, a picnic area, and restrooms. Avalanche Campground is also located here, making this a popular base camp for journeys along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Specific Location: Start & End Times: Avalanche Creek Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
Avalanche Creek Shuttle Stop: Westbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Day Hikes (one-way): Activities: ![]() The Loop Shuttle Stop The Loop represents a very significant location on Going-to-the-Sun Road. This is the only switchback on the Going-to-the-Sun Road and contains many architectural features. The Trapper Fire of 2003 swept through this area and opened up vistas of distant mountains. Heavens Peak dominates the landscape and a hiking trail at this spot maps the course to hikers to the historic Granite Park Chalet. Specific Location: Start & End Times: The Loop Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
The Loop Shuttle Stop: Westbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Day Hikes (one-way): ![]() Logan Pass Shuttle Stop Because the parking lot at Logan Pass often fills early in the day, riding the shuttle to this location ensures that you will be able to take in all of the splendor Logan Pass has to offer. Specific Location: Start & End Times: Logan Pass Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
Logan Pass Shuttle Stop: Westbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Day Hikes (one-way): Trip Planning Information: ![]() Siyeh Bend Shuttle Stop Siyeh Bend offers visitors the opportunity to access two of Glacier's most scenic day hikes. The Siyeh Pass hike allows visitors to start at Siyeh Bend and exit at Sunrift Gorge to pick up another shuttle (or vice versa). Specific Location: Start & End Times: Siyeh Bend Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
Siyeh Bend Shuttle Stop: Westbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Day Hikes (one-way): ![]() Jackson Glacier Overlook Shuttle Stop Jackson Glacier Overlook provides visitors with the opportunity to see a glacier from Going-to-the-Sun Road. Also, a short walk from here is the Gunsight Pass Trailhead. This location is popular with backpackers taking extended trips into the backcountry on the Gunsight Pass trail and exiting at Lake McDonald Lodge. The shuttle helps facilitate this if you have only one car and need to shuttle back to it. Specific Location: Start & End Times: Jackson Glacier Overlook Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
Jackson Glacier Overlook Shuttle Stop: Westbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Day Hikes (one-way): ![]() St. Mary Falls Shuttle Stop Numerous day hikes are accessible at this shuttle stop, including St. Mary Falls and Virginia Falls. Day Hikes to Sun Point and Baring Falls and Sunrift Gorge allow you to pick up another shuttle at those locations. Specific Location: Start & End Times: St. Mary Falls Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
St. Mary Falls Shuttle Stop: Westbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Day Hikes (one-way): ![]() Sunrift Gorge Shuttle Stop Experience the power of water as you view this picturesque gorge carved by glacial melt-off from Sexton Glacier. Look for Water ouzels, or "Dippers", a grey-slate colored bird that dives into fast moving water in search of aquatic insects. Baring Bridge is also located at Sunrift Gorge, a beautiful form of architecture that was used to blend Going-to-the-Sun Road with the landscape. Specific Location: Start & End Times: Sunrift Gorge Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
Sunrift Gorge Shuttle Stop: Westbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Day Hikes (one-way): ![]() Sun Point Shuttle StopSun Point has recently undergone a major rehabilitation and is now one of the premier spots to view the mountains that tower above St. Mary Lake. In the early part of the 1900s the promontory jutting out into the lake was the site of the Going-to-the-Sun Chalets. They were removed, after falling into disrepair during World War II. The site now boasts a short nature trail, picnic area, and trailhead to three spectacular waterfalls. Near the restroom in the Sun Point parking area. Start & End Times: Sunrift Gorge Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
Sunrift Gorge Shuttle Stop: Westbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Day Hikes (one-way): ![]() Rising Sun Boat Dock Shuttle Stop Take a bout tour on St. Mary Lake and if you choose, disembark at the Baring Falls boat dock and hike to a variety of destinations. Catch another shuttle at shuttle stops along Going-to-the-Sun Road to get back. Specific Location: Start & End Times: Rising Sun Boat Dock Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
Rising Sun Boat Dock Shuttle Stop: Westbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Day Hikes (one-way): Activities: ![]() Rising Sun Shuttle Stop Rising Sun is where the "mountains meet the prairies" and is filled with multiple options for visitors. Camp at the Rising Sun Campground, take a nearby day hike, or dine at the Rising Sun Motor Inn. Rising Sun makes a great base camp for visitors camping on the east side of the park looking to explore Going-to-the-Sun Road by shuttle. Specific Location: Start & End Times: Rising Sun Shuttle Stop: Eastbound
Rising Sun Shuttle Stop: Westbound
Restrooms: Drinking Water: Day Hikes (one-way): Campstore/Gift Shops/Showers and Laundry: Lodging: Food Service: Activities: ![]() St. Mary Visitor Center Shuttle Stop St. Mary Visitor Center is the main hub for transit functions and park information on the east side of the park. Rangers are on hand to answer questions, and educational and interpretive exhibits and a park movie are available to read and watch. Backcountry information and permits are located in St. Mary Visitor Center for those looking to get off the beaten path. St. Mary Visitor Center also has a bookstore inside. Specific Location: Start & End Times: St. Mary Visitor Center Shuttle Stop: Westbound
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Last updated: August 18, 2020