Drive Going-to-the-Sun Road

3-8 Hours

Driving Going-to-the-Sun Road can take just a few hours, or you might spend all day enjoying the views. For safety reasons, 45 miles per hour is the speed limit in the lower elevations of the road and 25 miles per hour in the alpine section.

No additional fee

No

Summer

Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk

Going-to-the-Sun Road is fully paved, with numerous pullouts along the journey (some with informative signage, some with trails of varying accessibility) that allow for self-paced travel. Both concessionaire bus tours (Sun Tours and the historic Red Buses) and Glacier’s own Going-to-the-Sun Road Shuttle System have ADA accessible vehicles. The highest point reached is Logan Pass, 6,646 ft (2,025 m) in elevation. There is a Going-to-the-Sun Road Audio Tour available for download, which provides commentary at various stops and features along the road.

Yes — Pets are allowed in developed areas (e.g. parking lots, along roads) but are not allowed on trails. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m), under physical restraint, or caged at all times, including while in open-bed pickup trucks.

Yes — Vehicle reservations are needed for personal vehicles and motorcycles at certain times of the year. To learn more about vehicle reservations for the Going-to-the-Sun Road and other areas of the park, visit our vehicle reservations page. Reservations are not required to take the park shuttle.