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With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Learn about road, plow, and hiker/biker status or learn how to get to Glacier and how to get around by car or shuttle once you have arrived. Things to Do Hiking, biking, backcountry camping, boating, guided tours, ranger talks...it's all here.
How do I get to Glacier National Park? By Car From the west, the communities of Kalispell, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls, provide access to the Lake McDonald area, Park Headquarters, the Apgar Visitor Center and Going-to-the-Sun-Road.
How do I get to Glacier National Park? By Car From the west, access to the Lake McDonald area, Park Headquarters, the Apgar Visitor Center, and Going-to-the-Sun-Road is via Highway 2 east to the town of West Glacier (approximately 33 miles from Kalispell).
Glacier National Park requires a vehicle reservation for the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor, the North Fork, and Many Glacier to reduce congestion, improve the visitor experience, and protect park resources during peak season.
The purpose of Glacier National Park, part of the world's first international peace park, is to preserve the scenic, glacially carved landscape, wildlife, natural processes, and cultural heritage at the heart of the Crown of the Continent for the benefit, enjoyment, and understanding of the public.
Over the last 100 years, the planet’s surface has warmed by about 1.5°F. In recent years, Glacier has warmed at about twice that rate.
With its towering mountains, pristine alpine lakes, abundant wildlife, and over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a backpacking paradise. Ranger-led Programs Our scheduled activities include a variety of ranger-led programs, from easy walks and evening talks, to all-day hikes and boat tours.
It is actually North Cascades National Park that boasts the highest concentration of glaciers in the lower 48 but Glacier National Park comes in second with about two dozen active glaciers. Many visitors come to the park hoping to see glaciers.
Vehicle reservations are required to access busy areas of the park during peak season. Construction Projects Learn about current road construction projects in and around the park.