Historic mountain pass overlook featuring panoramic alpine scenery, winding roadway vistas, dramatic glacial valleys, and access to high elevation hiking routes.
Road access is generally available from late June through mid October
Vehicle reservation requirements may apply seasonally
Motorcycle: $30 for 7 days
Individual Entry: $20 per person
America the Beautiful and annual park passes accepted
How to Get There
From West Glacier (32 mi): Take Going-to-the-Sun Road east through Glacier National Park, continue past Lake McDonald and Logan Pass, then follow the winding mountain roadway to The Loop parking area along the western slopes of the continental divide.
Overview
The Loop marks one of the most recognizable switchbacks along Glacier National Park’s legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road. Positioned high above steep glacial valleys, the overlook provides sweeping views across rugged mountain peaks, dense evergreen forests, and sharp canyon walls carved by ancient ice. Visitors frequently stop to photograph the dramatic curves of the roadway as it climbs through alpine terrain toward Logan Pass. The surrounding landscape changes rapidly with elevation, transitioning from cedar forests and waterfalls to windswept slopes dotted with wildflowers and exposed rock formations.
The area also serves as a gateway to several popular hiking routes leading into Glacier’s high country wilderness. Trails departing near the overlook climb toward alpine passes, hanging valleys, and scenic ridgelines where mountain goats, bighorn sheep, marmots, and golden eagles are commonly seen. During summer months, melting snowfields feed waterfalls cascading through nearby canyons while cool mountain air and expansive scenery create one of the park’s most memorable roadside experiences. Combining engineering history, dramatic landscapes, and access to wilderness hiking, The Loop remains a signature stop along Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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