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Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road Self-Guided Tour

3 Reviews 3.33 out of 5 stars Based on 3 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | West Glacier, USA

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Overview

Experience the breathtaking Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park with our captivating audio tour! As you drive this iconic route, enjoy stunning views of towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and glacial valleys. Our guides share fascinating stories about the park’s history, diverse wildlife, and unique geology. Learn about the engineering marvel behind this scenic road and the best spots to stop and explore. Perfect for families, adventurers, and nature lovers, this tour enhances your journey with engaging insights. Simply download, plug in your headphones, and embark on an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Glacier National Park!

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What's Included

  • Tours NEVER expire
  • Freedom to explore at your own pace
  • Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
  • Private Transportation
  • Meals & Refreshments
  • Entrance Fees
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Meeting Location

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West Glacier
MT 59936, USA

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What To Expect

West Glacier

The gateway town just outside of the west Going to the Sun entrance. If you need to pick up anything, like coffee, gas, or bear spray, West Glacier is the last full-service town you'll see until the end of your 2 hour Going to the Sun drive.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Apgar

At the Apgar Visitor Center, you can browse exhibits, do some trip planning, stop by the restroom, and refill your water bottle. It’s also where you can board the Going to the Sun Shuttle. Apgar village has a cafe, gift shop, supply store, and more.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake McDonald

This is where you'll take in your first views of Lake McDonald, the largest lake in Glacier National Park.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Apgar Beach on Lake McDonald

This quick stop lets visitors walk along the pebbly shores of McDonald Lake, admiring its famous rainbow rocks.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sprague Creek Campground

This shady, lakeside campground has many picnic tables for your enjoyment.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake McDonald Lodge

Originally called the Lewis Glacier Hotel, it was built in 1914 by prospector John Lewis. This fine example of parkitecture, is made of local stone and cedar.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

McDonald Falls

McDonald Falls is one of two short, but beautiful rushing waterfalls located along the McDonald Creek Trail. The blue-green water and white foam is especially stunning on clear, sunny days.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sacred Dancing Cascade

The second of the two cascading McDonald Creek falls. Visitors can either stop at each roadside pullover, or just take the McDonald's Creek Trail to visit both. If you turn around at McDonald's fall, the total time is only one hour, and about a mile long.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trail of the Cedars

The Trail of the Cedars is renowned for its Western Red Cedar and Hemlock rainforest. The Ttrail is an easy, flat, half-mile loop, although many hikers will choose to continue on to Avalanche Lake.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Avalanche Lake

To reach the famous lake, hikers will start at the Trail of the Cedars Trailhead. At four-and-a-half miles, or just over seven kilometers, the Avalanche Lake Trail passes through more rainforest, multiple waterfalls, and up to a crystal clear glacial lake, reflecting Avalanche Peak.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Red Rock Point

These rocks are made of compacted clay and oxidized iron, giving them their rusty red color. This roadside stop features the clear-blue waters of McDonald Creek, cascading over the red Grinnell rocks.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Cannon

This is the overlook for the snow-dusted Mount Cannon. This triple-peaked mountain was formerly known as Mount Goat until 1901, when two daring newlyweds became the first people to summit it.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Garden Wall

This overlook allows you to get a first view of the Mc Donald Valley before heading up to the higher altitiudes of the Garden Wall.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Loop Trailhead

The Loop is the steepest hairpin turn on the entire road, and a major highlight for hikers. It’s the trailhead for some of the park’s most famous trails, like The Loop, Granite Park, and the Highline.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bird Woman Falls

Fed by snowmelt from Mount Oberlin and Mount Cannon, the falls are especially spectacular in late spring and early summer. From the overlook, Bird Woman Falls, at 960 feet, is across the valley.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paradise Meadow

Paradise Meadow overlook is a quick roadside stop that lets visitors see across the rolling hills and valleys of Glacier. In spring, a blanket of vibrant wildflowers covers the hillside.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oberlin Bend

Oberlin Bend offers a ten minutes boardwalk trail offering great views of Logan Pass, the Mc Donald Valley, and, sometimes, the local mascots, Glacier's mountain goats.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Logan Pass

At a whopping 6,600 feet above sea level, Logan Pass is the highest elevation on the road. There's a lot to see and do here, including several famous trails and the Logan Pass Visitor Center.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Highline Trail (Pass By)

One of the most popular trails on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park is a spectacular 11.8-mile path that follows the Continental Divide, offering breathtaking views of alpine meadows, rugged mountain peaks, and diverse wildlife.
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Lunch Creek

Hidden in a hairpin turn, Lunch Creek Pullover is where water cascades down Pollock Mountain. Take a short walk down to the observation deck to take in the sights and sounds.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piegan Pass (Pass By)

Piegan Pass is a popular hike, but at over nine miles long, it’s definitely a full-day adventure. First, the trail follows along Siyeh Creek, through a thick, spruce-fir forest, and up to the barren, rocky pass between Siyeh and the Cataract Mountains.
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Jackson Glacier Overlook

Jackson Glacier Overlook is where you can see Jackson, the park’s 7th largest remaining glacier, and learn a little about glaciers and their fate in the park.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Mary Falls (Pass By)

If you’re up for a short hike, we highly recommed the St. Mary Falls Trail. It’s only one-and-a-half miles to the falls and back, with less than 200 feet of elevation change. If you want to double your falls, you can take the trail down to Virginia Falls, for a total of three miles round trip.
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Siyeh Pass

This quick hike is great to take on its own, or with St. Mary's falls. It’s just over a mile to Baring Falls and back.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sun Point Nature Trail (Pass By)

The picture-perfect promontory of Sun Point is a great place to look out over St. Mary lake. You may also want to set out on the Sun Point Nature Trail, a two-mile, or three-kilometer hike that offers stunning views of Saint Mary Lake, Baring Falls, and Red Eagle Mountain.
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Wild Goose Island Lookout

Wild Goose Island lookout is a great place to stop and practice your photography skills. From left to right, you’ll see the following mountains: Red Eagle, Mahtotopa, Little Chief, Dusty Star, and Citadel.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Narrows

This overlook looks our at The Narrows and The Golden Staircase, the narrowest channel of the lake and the retaining wall built to support the banks.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rising Sun Boat Dock

This is a great spot to dip your toes in the waters of St. Mary Lake, watch boaters, or maybe even set sail yourself.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rising Sun Picnic Area

This lakeside picnic area is one of the final stops before exiting the eastern Going-to-the-Sun gate.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Mary Visitor Center

At the St. Mary Visitor Cnter, you can browse the bookstore and exhibits, and watch a film on the history of the park. You can also swing by the restroom and fill up your water bottles.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Mary Historic Ranger Station

This "secret stop" is missed by most people. Only about 500 feet down Beaver Pond Trail, this historic ranger station was built in 1913 and housed one of the earliest park rangers.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
  • Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
  • Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road Self-Guided Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Tours NEVER expire
  • Freedom to explore at your own pace
  • Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
  • Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
  • Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
  • Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
  • Private Transportation
  • Meals & Refreshments
  • Entrance Fees
  • Parking Fees

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Additional Starting Points: Columbia, Middle Fork, Baab, Kiowa and Wetzel
  • Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
  • Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
  • Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
  • Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.
  • Private and Personalized: • Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. • Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!
  • The Ultimate Guided Tour: • Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. • Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.
  • What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).

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