Getting there . . .

Automobile: You can reach the park by car from U.S. 2 and 89, and in Canada, from Alta. 5, 6, and 3.

Bus: Greyhound and Transcontinental bus line serves Great Falls and Kalispell, Montana.

Train: Amtrak stops at both East Glacier (Glacier Park Station) and West Glacier (Belton Station).

Air: Nearest airports are in Kalispell and Great Falls. Rental cars are available at the airports and in the communities surrounding the park, including Great Falls, East Glacier, West Glacier, Kalispell, and Whitefish, Montana, and in Lethbridge and Calgary, Alberta. It is recommended that you contact rental agencies in advance of your trip.

In the park . . .

For visitors who wish to drive through the park, the Going-to-the-Sun Road is an experience to remember. Bisecting the heart of Glacier, this 50 mile long road follows the shores of the park's two largest lakes and hugs the cliffs below the Continental Divide as it traverses Logan Pass. Numerous scenic turnouts and wayside exhibits allow travelers to stop and enjoy the park at their own pace. Vehicles longer than 21 feet or wider than 8 feet (including mirrors) are prohibited on the steepest sections of the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Other roads access different sections of the park. On the east side of the park, roads lead into the Two Medicine and Many Glacier valleys. These areas contain spectacular scenery and offer excellent hiking opportunities. Both are generally less crowded than other locations.

The North Fork area on the west side of the park is approached by one of two dirt roads. Both dirt roads are narrow and going is slow. Large or towed vehicles should use extreme caution. The North Fork was the scene of fires in both 1988 and 1994. The contrast between older forests and recently created meadows highlights this remote section of Glacier National Park. Two of the smaller and more primitive campgrounds, Bowman Lake and Kintla Lake are located here.

Tours and scheduled transportation are offered on historic red buses between park lodges as well as East Glacier, West Glacier, St. Mary, and Waterton (in Canada). Call Glacier Park, Inc., at: (602) 207-6000 for information and reservations.

Glacier Park Boat Co. offers boat transportation to the Grinnell Glacier and Piegan Pass trails in the Many Glacier Valley and the trails to Upper Two Medicine Lake, No Name Lake, and Dawson Pass in the Two Medicine Valley.

Entrance Fees

Single Person Entry
Entry into Glacier National Park by foot, bicycle, or motorcycle for 7 days - $5