Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National park

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	Plowing Photos - See photos of the crew at work preparing Going-to-the-Sun Road for the upcoming summer season.

	Points of Interest - Plan your stops and photo ops by checking out this map with some places you won't want to miss. (.pdf)

	USGS Opening Comparison - You can find detailed information about equations used in figuring approximate opening dates of the Road.

	2007 Rehabilitation - Weather, time, avalanches, and increased traffic have taken their toll on the Going-to-the-Sun Road; however, in recent years concerns about the Road’s deteriorating condition prompted a proposal for a major rehabilitation of this national treasure.

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The 50 mile road spans the Continental Divide and connects the east side of Glacier National Park with the west side. It has some of the best scenery you’ll ever see and it gets better every time you drive it.

The Park attracts about 1.7 million visitors annually, with over 475,000 vehicles traveling the Road between June and October each year when the Road is open.

Usually the road opens sometime during the first two weeks in June. The earliest opening date is May 16 and the latest opening date is June 23. The road closes in Late October unless snow dictates that it gets closed earlier.

Completed in 1932 after 11 years of construction the road is a National Historic Landmark. A MUST SEE for anyone visiting the park!

NOTE: Because of the steep, narrow nature of the road vehicle length limitations are in effect on the 24-mile section between Avalanche Campground, west of Logan Pass, and Sun Point to the east.

A maximum vehicle length of 21 feet or a maximum width of 8 feet, including mirrors, is allowed on the Going-to-the- Sun Road. All other vehicles must use an alternate route. Shuttle service and trailer parking are available.