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    Andrew H.

    It's a small-but-stacked visitor center! You can get backcountry permits, look at exhibits, or read books in the gift shop until the weather clears up. The books in the gift shop are probably my favorite part. They give you a good idea of where all the good photos await! Rangers are friendly. Men's bathrooms only have one stall though, which is kind of problematic...

    Alice D.

    This visitor center had so much to offer! There were postcards, stuffed animals, books, jackets, tshirts, misc backpacking/camping gear, they even had an Osprey daylite backpack available! We came here because the Logan Pass visitor center was unfortunately closed for the rest of the season and I'm so glad we did because I got my hands on a pretty cute burgundy windbreaker for the crazy weather we've been experiencing at the park. This visitor center was probably the only establishment in all of Montana I've seen so far that mandated masks inside which my friends and I really appreciated. If you don't happen to have one on you, they can provide you one for free!

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    Going-to-the-Sun Road

    Going-to-the-Sun Road

    4.6(34 reviews)
    15.9 mi

    You'd be hard pressed to say anything about GTSR aside from "unmatched views of beautiful meadows,…read moremassive mountains, gorgeous valleys, and the occasional waterfall." The road is only open 3-4 months out of the year in summer once the snow has been cleared and it can become closed again if it snows late in the season (that happened this year in 2025), so bear that in mind when planning your trip. That said, it is absolutely worth at least one trip in everyone's life as far as I'm concerned to make the drive along this famous road. It is absolutely stunning, every lookout point is an incredible photo op, and even the visitor centers are in the most stunning, picturesque locations so even if you can't hike any tough trails, you can see some absolutely incredible parts of this park without even leaving the car (although would strongly recommend getting out for hikes if you are physically able - you miss a lot of other grandeur if you don't ). If very afraid of heights be aware the road is kinda narrow and the drop offs can look kinda steep. But there are barriers all along the road, rest assured about that. Overall - this is without a doubt one of the most beautiful drives and parks I've ever been in, period. STRONGLY rec a visit.

    Definitely a highlight of any trip to Glacier National Park. The cool thing is you can do it…read moreseveral times and it will likely yield different views each time. We did it three times over 4 days and saw different things each time. Between 7am to 3pm you must have a timed entry reservation. The parking spots fill up fast so you might need to go several times just so you can head to where you want to go first thing. Then hit less popular areas after. Or don't drive and take the shuttles.

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    Going-to-the-Sun Road
    Going-to-the-Sun Road - Another lookout

    Another lookout

    Going-to-the-Sun Road - Bird woman falls overlook

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    Bird woman falls overlook

    Glacier National Park - Avalanche Lake trail

    Glacier National Park

    4.6(350 reviews)
    30.2 mi

    Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. The scenery is unreal,…read moreespecially along Going-to-the-Sun Road. For the best experience, definitely get there early and allow plenty of extra time for activities if you're staying outside the park, as traffic can become heavy, especially along Going-to-the-Sun Road. If you're new to the park, I also recommend booking one of the Red Bus Tours. It was a great way to experience the park without the stress of driving or parking, and the guide was very knowledgeable. The Apgar Visitor Center staff were also very helpful and gave great recommendations and information for navigating the park. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience and somewhere I would absolutely visit again.

    "In string theory, all particles are vibrations on a tiny rubber band; physics is the harmonies on…read morethe string; chemistry is the melodies we play on vibrating strings; the universe is a symphony of strings, and the 'Mind of God' is cosmic music resonating in 11-dimensional hyperspace." Yeah... I repeated that for a while dragging myself up one of Glacier's long, soul-crushingly gorgeous hikes. The views? Unreal. The vibe? Humbling. The legs? Suffering. This park makes you feel small in the best possible way, like the universe is laughing with you, not at you. Sadly, no bear sightings (which honestly feels like Glacier's version of a refund). But I did snag a sweater at the visitor center, staff were so kind I half expected them to adopt me. And let's be real: you'll probably run into a crew of hot Canadians wandering over the border like it's no big deal. Glacier has everything, cosmic philosophy, scenery that'll fry your brain circuits, kind staff, and bonus eye candy from the north. 11/10, would string-theory again.

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    Glacier National Park - Near St Mary lake

    Near St Mary lake

    Glacier National Park - We found him!

    We found him!

    Glacier National Park - Avalanche Lake

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    Avalanche Lake

    Logan Pass - Along hidden lake trail just behind the Logan pass visitor center. You can get this far on the trail pretty quickLy

    Logan Pass

    4.5(11 reviews)
    13.6 mi

    Now this is what you come to GNP for. Beautiful trail, picturesque surroundings, amazing wildlife,…read morewater streams and small falls, I can go on and on. This place is the closest to Switzerland we've been to outside of Switzerland itself. A must visit, especially if you live in the weste

    This is the most beautiful of all the national park visitor centers I have been to so far (and I…read morehave been to several!). It lies right at the trailhead for hidden lake overlook and the highline (across the street), which are two of the most famous hikes in the park. The visitor center has a nice big parking lot but during the busy season (summer) it will nonetheless fill VERY fast so come early to make sure you get a spot if you're planning to hike any of those trails! The visitor center has one set of bathrooms WITHOUT running water, although they do have a water refill station. There is a sizable gift shop there and some education resources. Plus, there is a wheelchair accessible walking trail right behind the center just before the start of the hidden lake trail that is really lovely, you can see lots of wildflowers and sometimes animals hang out over there (we saw a very cute deer chillin in the grass, and the clerk said there were some deer and even a bear out there the other day). Overall - Logan pass is a great place to get your stamps, your gift shop items, and fill your water before setting off on the trails. The parking lot is big but parking will still be limited bc of the number of visitors.

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    Logan Pass
    Logan Pass
    Logan Pass - Highline Trailhead from the Logan Pass Visitors Center

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    Highline Trailhead from the Logan Pass Visitors Center

    Redrock Falls - This is the second tree with the strange U-shape, that I saw on the trail to Redrock Falls.  - - Tom Brody

    Redrock Falls

    5.0(1 review)
    13.5 mi

    REDROCK FALLS can be reached by a trail that starts at the parking lot by Swiftcurrent Inn. The…read moretrail is 2 miles, each way. On the way, you can see strange trees where the trunk has a U-shape, and where the U-shape occurs at about five feet above the ground. I posted two photographs of these strange trees, where each has the U-shape in the tree trunk. During the hike, and also at Redrock Falls, you can see Mount Grinnell, which is south of the trail, and Mount Wilbur, which is north of the trail. Redrock Falls is actually a series of small cascades, and it is not comparable to the iconic Yosemite Falls in California, or to the drop-dead gorgeous North Falls at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon. During my family's hike, I was treated to a "dance-of-the-clouds" where the wind-blown movements of the clouds resulted in intermittent illumination of various regions of Mount Grinnell and of Mount Wilbur. Your hike to Redrock Falls will provide motivation to learn about the Grinnell Formation. Grinnell formation is colored red, and it consists of something called, "shaly argillites. The shaly argillites lies on top of something called the "Appekunny." Mingled with the red argillites are thin white layers of quartzite, a former sandstone which has been converted by pressure into an extraordinarily hard, dense rock. The red color is due to iron oxide occurring as a cement between the sand and mud grains (info from, The Geologic Story of Glacier National Park, Special Bulletin No. 3, Glacier Natural History Association). PHOTOGRAPHS. Please click on each of my photographs so that you can see the entire image. VISITOR CENTERS. Glacier National Park has several visitor centers. This is a warning. If you fail to buy at least fifty dollars worth of souvenirs during your visit to Glacier National Park, you will regret it for many years. Your regret will build up more and more, with every passing decade. What I recommend most, is buying the model of the red bus that is used for transporting tourists up and down Going-To-The-Sun Road. What I also recommend is buying a plush moose. The word "plush" is used to refer to toy animals such as birds and dogs that are made of soft fluffy cloth.

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    Redrock Falls - Tree with strange U-shape, on trail to Redrock Falls.  I found two trees like this. - - Tom Brody

    Tree with strange U-shape, on trail to Redrock Falls. I found two trees like this. - - Tom Brody

    Redrock Falls - View of the mountains from Redrock Falls.  Mountain to the north is Mt.Wilbur, and to the south, Mt.Grinnell.

    View of the mountains from Redrock Falls. Mountain to the north is Mt.Wilbur, and to the south, Mt.Grinnell.

    Redrock Falls - View to the north of Redrock Falls.  To the north, is Mt.Wilbur, to the south is Mt.Grinnell.

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    View to the north of Redrock Falls. To the north, is Mt.Wilbur, to the south is Mt.Grinnell.

    Highline Trail - Trailhead sign

    Highline Trail

    5.0(5 reviews)
    15.9 mi

    Full disclosure - I only hiked like 5 mins of this trail, but that's because it was closed for the…read morewinter still despite being Sunday June 29! The trail actually opened in full that Wednesday, so I came just slightly too early. That said, I hiked the loop trail up to the intersection of the highline trail, and walked along to near glacier junction. You can see the continuation of the trail in the distance and it is obviously a gorgeous trail - and quite challenging given the distance, although I'm told the incline is actually fairly gradual. Overall: I'm planning a trip back to glacier next summer a little bit later specifically to do this trail out to grinnell glacier overlook along the garden wall. My trip along the loop was absolutely stunning, so I want to make it out to granite peak chalet again another way. And while it likely won't come as a surprise to anyone planning to hike this trail, do bear in mind the warnings about safety including taking enough water/food, bear spray, and ideally going with someone else (particularly given doing this trail takes pretty much all day).

    Difficult but great trail. We did the 3.5 mile each way stretch starting at Logan Pass and ending…read moreat Haystack pass, where we stopped for a picnic lunch. Lots of people made it more difficult, but the reviews were amazing. We even saw our first marmots too. I'd highly recommend this one while at Glacier.

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    Highline Trail - This is the view from granite chalet facing the glacier junction (connection of the loop trail with the highline and Grinnell overlook)

    This is the view from granite chalet facing the glacier junction (connection of the loop trail with the highline and Grinnell overlook)

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    Highline Trail - Pano of the view from the chalet facing the highline trail intersecting with the loop trail and the hill up to grinnell glacier overlook

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    Pano of the view from the chalet facing the highline trail intersecting with the loop trail and the hill up to grinnell glacier overlook

    Saint Mary Visitor Center - visitorcenters - Updated May 2026

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