2024年9月23日 · Get the general information you should know about traveling Going-to-the-Sun Road. Vehicle reservations are required to access busy areas of the park during peak season. …

We’re calling it 52 miles based on the official park brochure map. A map of Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park. What’s the elevation of Going-to-the-Sun Road? The elevation varies quite a bit. The West Glacier entrance and Lake McDonald both sit at …

2025年2月18日 · Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTTSR) is one of them. GTTSR is the main road through the middle of the park. It's 50 miles long, and at its highest elevation, it's 6,646 feet high. The road has also been designated as both a National Historic Landmark and a National Civil Engineering Landmark.

2024年4月19日 · Going-to-the-Sun Road was designed to blend into its mountain setting. The lower elevation sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road remain open all year and provide access to many locations and activities. The summer opening date of the alpine portion varies from year to year, based on snowfall and plowing progress.

2024年1月22日 · This free, printable guide to Going-to-the-Sun Road covers all the best points of interest, tips for avoiding crowds along Glacier’s best scenic drive, and an exclusive map! Download your free Going-to-the-Sun Road guide here. 1. West Glacier Village. If you’re driving west to east, you’ll start in West Glacier Village.

Going-to-the-Sun Road, also known as Glacier Route 1 Road, is notable as one of the first National Park Service projects specifically intended to accommodate the automobile-borne tourist. The road was first conceived by superintendent George Goodwin in 1917, who became the chief engineer of the Park Service the following year. [8] .

2009年3月27日 · English: Map of the Going to the Sun Road, with details of bridges and culverts, designed to fit into the landscape. Within Glacier National Park , Montana. As designed in 1924 by Frank Kittredge.

Going-to-the-Sun Road is a highlight not to be missed during your Glacier visit. The Road spans 50 miles and crosses the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. During your traverse you will see impressive glaciers, beautiful valleys, cascading waterfalls, …

2021年11月5日 · Explore Glacier -GttSR - view hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

This easy to read, hand-drawn map coupled with detailed descriptions let you know where to stop and what to look for along the way. A dedicated biking section includes: regulations, tips, and safety information for biking the GTTS Road in the springtime before the road fully opens to …