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USA Going to the Sun Road

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There are many things to see along the Going to the Sun Road including waterfalls, mountains, grizzly bears, and wildflowers during the summer. The Fireweed was on full display on the third week in July.

Photography Tips

Going to the Sun Road is extremely popular during the summer tourist season (closed in the winter). Get on the road as early as possible. By mid-morning, traffic will likely be bumper to bumper so if you find space to park at any pullout or parking lot, take at least a minute to stop and take a look around. There’s probably something worth looking at and photographing.

Travel Information

From St. Mary’s Lake Visitor Center, drive 12 miles (19.3 km) west on Going To The Sun Road to the Jackson Glacier Overlook pullout. From the Apgar Visitor Center on the western end of Going To The Sun Road, drive East 36 miles (58 km) to the Jackson Glacier Overlook.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Lots of people

Best Timing Sunrise in summer

Sunrise & Sunset 08:24 - 16:44 | current local time: 20:23

Photo Themes mountainscape

Locations Montana Glacier National Park

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