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Glacier National Park
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plowing on the going-to-the-sun road
NPS staff
The rotary plow cutting through snow

When Does the Going-to-the-Sun Road Open?
Parts of the Going-to-the-Sun Road are always open, but as is always the case, the opening date of the alpine section of the road is dependant on the weather and the amount of snow encountered by the plowing crew. This season they are encountering heavy snows. We are not able to predict when the upper portions of the road will open for the season, but anticipate it to be sometime mid to late June. For pictures of the plowing activity visit the Photos and Multimedia section of the website.


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If you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, comments, or compliments, there are a few ways to get in touch with us. Due to the volume of contacts we receive each day, there may be a delay in getting back in touch with you. Be assured that we will respond to you as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience.

By Mail
Glacier National Park
Park Headquarters
PO Box 128
West Glacier, MT 59936

By Phone
Visitor Information
(406) 888-7800
Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD)
(406) 888-7806

By Fax
406-888-7808

By Email

Lake McDonald  

Did You Know?
Lake McDonald is the largest lake in the park with a length of 10 miles and a depth of 472 feet. The glacier that carved the Lake McDonald valley is estimated to have been around 2,200 feet thick.

Last Updated: May 02, 2008 at 14:13 EST