Going-to-the-Sun Road motorcycle ride
Going-to-the-Sun Road crosses Glacier National Park from West Glacier to St. Mary, climbing to Logan Pass on the Continental Divide. The road is carved into the cliffs above the valley, with waterfalls running onto it and mountain goats at the top.
Opens West Glacier to St. Mary in the MotoCurve planner on the Curvy style. Change the start to your home or hotel, then send it to the app for voice navigation.
Is the Going-to-the-Sun Road open?
The full road over Logan Pass is closed in winter. It usually opens in late June or early July and closes in mid to late October; the lower ends stay open longer.
Official status: Glacier National Park road status
Highlights
- Logan Pass on the Continental Divide, with a visitor center at the top.
- The Garden Wall section, carved into the cliff above the valley.
- Lake McDonald on the west side and St. Mary Lake on the east.
Before you ride
- It is a national park road: an entrance pass is required, and in recent summers the park has also required a vehicle reservation at busy times. Check nps.gov/glac before you go.
- The alpine section is narrow, slow and busy in summer. Plan time for stops.
When to ride
The full road over Logan Pass usually opens in early summer and closes in the fall. While the pass is closed, MotoCurve routes you around it.
Questions
- Is the Going-to-the-Sun Road open?
- The full road over Logan Pass is closed in winter. It usually opens in late June or early July and closes in mid to late October; the lower ends stay open longer. Today's status is posted by Glacier National Park road status.
- How long is the Going-to-the-Sun Road?
- As MotoCurve routes it, West Glacier to St. Mary is about 59 miles, roughly 2 h 5 min of riding without stops.
- When can you ride the Going-to-the-Sun Road?
- The full road over Logan Pass usually opens in early summer and closes in the fall. While the pass is closed, MotoCurve routes you around it.
- How high does the Going-to-the-Sun Road go?
- The route runs between about 3,140 and 6,720 feet above sea level.
- Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the Going-to-the-Sun Road?
- Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.
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