What vehicles are allowed on Going-to-the-Sun Road?

Since Going-to-the-Sun Road is narrow with sharp turns, the park service restricts vehicle size. Vehicles, trailers, or RVs longer than 21 feet or wider than 8 feet are restricted between Avalanche Campground and Rising Sun Picnic Area.

Can you drive the road to the sun?

Without stopping, it takes approximately 2 hours to drive the full 50 miles of Going-to-the-Sun Road. Logan Pass is the highest point on Going-to-the-Sun Road at 6,646 feet (2,026 m).

Which side of Going-to-the-Sun Road is better?

While either direction will provide fantastic views, I’d recommend driving the road from west to east, as you’ll be on the outer edge of the road driving through the portions that are carved into the side of the mountains, making the views even more spectacular and with easier access to pull-offs.

Can you enter Going-to-the-Sun Road before 6am?

For the Going-to-the-Sun Road, vehicle reservations are required from 6 a.m. – 4 p.m., while in the North Fork reservations are needed from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. One way to see the park is to get up with the birds.

Is Going-to-the-Sun Road worth it?

Drawing visitors from far and wide, a drive on the Going-to-the-Sun Road is a must-do in Glacier National Park. It’s a spectacular 50-mile road that winds over passes, crosses the Continental Divide and travels through incredibly varied terrain—from glacial lakes to jagged cliffs.

Can you drive an RV on Going-to-the-Sun Road?

Size restrictions on the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road complicate things. Any vehicle over 21 feet long, 10 feet high and 8 feet wide (including mirrors) is restricted from the Going-to-the-Sun-Road. But this is all for a reason—long alpine roads with steep cliffs, tight turns and limited room for pulling over.

Is Going-to-the-Sun Road paved?

Is the Going-to-the-Sun Road paved? The road, nicknamed as the crown jewel of scenic drives in Montana, is totally paved but quite narrow. It’s a winding two-lane highway with hairpin turns bisecting the Glacier National Park west to east.

What hours is Going-to-the-Sun Road open?

Park Closures There is a nightly closure (10 pm to 6 am) on Going-to-the-Sun Road 1.5 miles north of the West Entrance to Sprague Creek Campground for construction work.