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With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Learn about road, plow, and hiker/biker status or learn how to get to Glacier and how to get around by car or shuttle once you have arrived. Things to Do Hiking, biking, backcountry camping, boating, guided tours, ranger talks...it's all here.
Glacier National Park is located in the northwest corner of Montana along the spine of the Rocky Mountains. By car you can access Glacier via Highway 2, which runs along the southern boundary of the park. You can reach the east side of the park via Highway 89.
With its towering mountains, pristine alpine lakes, abundant wildlife, and over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a backpacking paradise.
At the end of the Little Ice Age around 1850, there were about 80 glaciers in what would eventually become Glacier National Park. Based on aerial imagery from 2015 there were 26 named glaciers that met the size criteria of 0.1 km², nine fewer than in 1966.
Maps. Click on the arrow in the map's top left corner to toggle between the Brochure Map and the interactive Park Tiles map. You can find other versions and downloads of park maps at nps.gov/carto. Glacier's roads all have various restrictions and season lengths.
Camping in Glacier National Park is a great way to experience this spectacular place. There are 13 front country campgrounds, and each campground varies in use. Whether you wish to tent-camp, camp with an RV or other vehicle, one or more of the park campgrounds should suit your interest.
The Middle Fork of the Flathead River forms the southwest border of Glacier National Park. This view, from near Park Headquarters, shows the river as it flows under the West Glacier bridge. At night some of the lights of West Glacier may be visible. During the summer, watch for rafters.
Wildlife Closures and Warnings. Animals in the park are active year-round, but especially so in the fall. Be alert for wildlife along roads and always abide by the speed limit. Deer frequent the sides of the roadways and may dash out in front of cars.
Explore the Guided Trips section to find rates associated with activities offered by park concessions. Glacier has a free Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttle, but there are other fee-based ways to travel the park. Check out the Shuttles & Tours section on the Getting Around page.