Glacier National Park - 1-Day Highlights

A drive across this engineering marvel has been a quintessential part of any trip to Glacier since the 1930s.

Logan Pass is the highest elevation point on the road, and the place where it crosses the continental divide. Home to the Logan Pass Visitor Center, the area offers restrooms, shuttle service to both sides of the park, and hiking opportunities to Hidden Lake Overlook and the Highline.

St. Mary Falls is an iconic double waterfall of clear blue water just above St. Mary Lake. Fires burned through the forest in this area in 2015. That means the trail has little shade. Because there are a variety of ways to reach St. Mary Falls, please consult a map before setting out. These are the three main ways to hike to St. Mary Falls: Trailhead: St. Mary Falls Shuttle Stop 0.8 mi (1.3 km), one way Elevation loss: 260 ft (79 m) Trailhead: St. Mary Falls Trailhead 1.2 mi (1.9 km), one way Elevation loss: 260 ft (79 m) Trailhead: Using concession operated tour boat from Rising Sun, tour fees apply 1.6 mi (2.5 km), one way Elevation gain: 140 ft (42.5 m)

This site high above the lake was once home to the Going to the Sun Chalets, built in 1915 by the Great Northern Railway as part of a network of hotels, chalets and tent camps. Today it's a great viewpoint over St. Mary Lake, as well as a shuttle stop, parking area, and starting point for the Baring Falls, St. Mary Falls, and Virginia Falls trails.

The view of Saint Mary Lake at Wild Goose Island Overlook is perhaps one of the most recognizable scenes in all of Glacier. Surrounded by towering mountains, the tiny island rises only 14 feet from the surface of St. Mary Lake. Available parking and an accessible viewing area make this a frequent stop along the road.