Driving Glacier National Park’s Most Scenic Road — Jen33Travel
Start early (or go late)
Logan Pass parking fills up quickly in summer. Early morning and later afternoon are the best times to avoid the biggest crowds and have a better chance of finding parking.
Best times to drive Sun Road
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Before 8 AM
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After 4 PM
Use the Glacier Shuttle
The Glacier shuttle remains one of the best options if you don’t want to deal with parking stress or if Logan Pass fills up. NPS notes that reservations are not required to use the park shuttle.
Dress in layers
Even in summer, conditions can shift quickly. Logan Pass can be cold and windy, especially early and late in the day..
Bear safety
If you’re hiking, carry bear spray, make noise on the trail, and stay especially alert in less crowded areas like Two Medicine. Glacier is both black bear and grizzly bear country.
Vehicle size limits
If you are driving a larger vehicle, note that parts of Going-to-the-Sun Road have strict size restrictions. Recreation.gov notes that vehicles longer than 21 feet or wider than 8 feet including mirrors are prohibited on certain sections.
👉 For more tips, get my guide on Tips for Visiting U.S. National Parks.
