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Going-to-the-Sun Road

Glacier National Park, Montana · United States

The 50-mile paved park road crossing the Continental Divide at Logan Pass between West Glacier and St. Mary.

Primary window
Full crossing normally Jul - Sep after snow clearing
References
8
Coverage
established
Reviewed
Jul 2026

Route alerts

Checked weekly · not live

Active route alert · closed · Planning alert

Going-to-the-Sun alpine crossing closed pending conditions

Glacier National Park closed Going-to-the-Sun Road from Avalanche to Jackson Glacier Overlook at 7 p.m. on October 9 because of expected rain, snow and gusting wind. The park will reopen the alpine section only after conditions are evaluated.

Before relying on the route: Do not plan a through crossing while this alert is active. Check Glacier National Park's current road status immediately before departure and use an alternate route until the park confirms reopening.

Checked Oct 12, 2026Review by Oct 27, 2026Temporary Closure in Alpine Sections of Going-to-the-Sun RoadGoing-to-the-Sun Road General Info

Operational warnings

red · Confirmation required

Only lower portions of Going-to-the-Sun Road remain open year-round; the Logan Pass section opens after snow clearing, and vehicle-access controls can change by season and year.

A west-to-east park crossing may be impossible even while both park entrances and lower road sections are open.

Planning response: Confirm full-road status and the current year's vehicle-entry rules directly with Glacier National Park before treating the road as a through route.

Seasonal windows are planning triggers, not a substitute for current road, weather or land-access reports. Recheck the official sources below before departure.

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Field Links are reviewed references, not live guarantees. Conditions, closures, services and regulations change. Confirm critical information with the responsible authority before relying on it.