Paradise Meadow on Going-to-the-Sun Road

@codymayer22

Montana

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Glacier National Park

Get ready to be overwhelmed by the incredible views in Glacier National Park. A scenic drive full of rugged hills and impressive mountains await you at almost every corner of Going-to-the-Sun-Road, while the wildflowers form a colorful carpet on the ground. As you get close to Paradise Meadow, the views will get more and more intense, with peaks becoming more dramatic with every mile.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

The road requires reservations between 6am and 4pm.

Fee

$35 National park fee

Pack

Wide-angle lens (20mm)
Warm clothing
Tripod

How to get there

N48° 43' 37.8192"W113° 43' 28.704"

This photo of Paradise Meadow was taken on Going-to-the-Sun Road, in Glacier National Park. To get here from the west entrance of Glacier National Park, follow the signs toward the Going-to-the-Sun Road. It is clearly marked, starting from the park entrance. You will get there in around 30 or 40 minutes. Once you get to Paradise Meadow, you can park your car at the pull-off and walk a couple of feet down. I found that this is the spot where the peaks are the most prominent. Keep in mind that Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed in the winter months.