Glacier National Park
1,013,572
Acres
3.1 million/year
Annual Visitors
$35
Entry Fee
July through September
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Glacier became the 10th national park on May 11, 1910, protecting one million acres of glacially carved peaks straddling the Continental Divide in northwestern Montana. Going-to-the-Sun Road, a 50-mile engineering marvel completed in 1932, crosses the Continental Divide and is one of the most spectacular drives in North America.
What Glacier Is Known For
Going-to-the-Sun Road
Grinnell Glacier
Highline Trail
Lake McDonald
Top Activities
Scenic driving
Hiking
Backpacking
Kayaking
Wildlife viewing
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