![]() ![]() ![]() I realize that a more ideal time to go would be a little later (July'ish) but this is what I have available. I have some time off in the last week of May through very early June, and I am thinking that I'll head from Texas up toward Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Currently there are no hiker/biker restrictions. The Two Medicine Road is currently closed at Running Eagle Falls. The Cut Bank Road is currently closed at Park Boundary. The Inside North Fork Road is currently closed at Doverspike Meadow, Bowman Lake Road, Polebridge South Gate and Fish Creek. The opening date could be later, depending on weather and plowing conditions encountered by park plowing crews. The earliest date the upper portion of the Going-to-the-Sun will open to vehicle traffic is June 22. The North McDonald Road is closed to foot, stock, bicycle, and vehicle traffic from the Upper McDonald Creek Trailhead to the end of the road. The road is also posted for bear frequenting beyond Dead Horse. On the east side the hiker biker closure is at Dead HorsePoint 2 miles past the vehicle closure. The hiker/biker closure, on the west side of the Going-to-the- Sun Road, is located at Packers Roost, 11 miles past the vehicle closure. The section of the road between Avalanche and Rising Sun is closed due to plowing. Visitors can drive 15.5 miles from the West Entrance to Avalanche, and 5.5 miles from the St. I do not know much about any other scenic drives in the park, and I am wondering if it is worth me trekking across Montana from Yellowstone to get to Glacier if Going to the Sun Road is not fully open.įor those of you that know the park, what are your thoughts? Still worth the trip? If so, what other scenic drives through the park do you recommend as alternatives?Ĭurrently 21.0 miles of the Going-to-the-Sun Road are open for travel. My concern, though, is that I see Going to the Sun Road in Glacier NP only has 21-miles open at this time, and they do not expect to open the through road until late June. This blog is my personal take on Hiking/Trekking Adventures and Health Wellness.I have some time off in the last week of May through very early June, and I am thinking that I'll head from Texas up toward Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. I managed to lose weight and find more strength to do hiking adventures with my family. Travel and Hike with PCOS is an Outdoor travel cum Lifestyle blog where I love to share health tips to help women and girls struggling with PCOS and Hypothyroidism. Through this blog, I hope to inspire families to reconnect with nature through outdoor hiking and family travels. Through this blog I hope to inspire and guide other women to take control of their life and focus on health, wellness and find strength in the things that they love. I am a nature lover and loves to visit new places with my family. Hello, I am Heena, the storyteller behind Travel and Hike with PCOS. There are two viewing area of Wild Goose Island in Saint Mary’s Lake surrounded by mountain peaks. This pullout offers chance to capture most iconic images of Wild Goose Island- the famous view point of Glacier National Park. Boating deck at Rising Sun Wild Goose Island Lookout Even if you don’t do a boat trip, you get to see beautiful views from the shore of the lake. Baring Falls dropping down 25 feet from red rocksĪt Rising Sun you can find Motor Inn, Cabins, picnic area, Campground, restaurant, restrooms and boat tours of Saint Mary Lake. Hike to Baring Falls is super family friendly and easy one with 0.6 miles round trip. The beautiful gorge was carved by glacier waters.Ĭrystal clear Water flowing down Sunrift Gorge Sun Point/ Baring Fallsįrom Sunrift Gorge pullout point, following steps under the bridge you get to Baring Falls Trail head. Turquoise water of Saint Mary Falls Sunrift Gorgeįrom Pullout point, you need to climb few stairs to reach the overlook for Sunrift Gorge. Hike to Saint Mary Falls is an easy hike with round trip of 1.6 miles. The waterfall is famous for its crystal-clear waters that looks turquoise in color with shades of blue due to presence of glacier sediments. Saint Mary Falls are the most visited waterfalls in Glacier National Park. It is estimated that by 2030 all glaciers will melt out. When Glacier National Park first opened there were total 150 glaciers, now only 25 glaciers are left. The Jackson Glacier is fifth largest glacier in the park. ![]() Visitors gets a chance to see the Overlook from pull out point without doing any hiking. Siyeh Bend Trail along Siyeh Bend Creek Jackson Glacier Overlook ![]()
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