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Becky Lomax & Andrew Hempstead
Snowcapped peaks, glaciers and ice fields, multihued lakes, rushing rivers, alpine meadows, and abundant wildlife make Glacier, Banff, and Jasper a trio of national parks that are rivaled by few places in the world.
Located in Montana just south of the U.S.-Canada border, Glacier preserves some of the wildest country in the United States. Captivating scenery, epic trails, and huge lakes fill this parks one million acres. While Glacier National Park is known as the Crown of the Continent, Banff National Park, located to the north in Alberta, Canada, is the crown jewel among all of Canadas national parks. Stunning lakes are backdropped by towering mountains that are enjoyed by skiers in the winter and hikers the rest of the year. Directly to the north, Jasper National Park is Banffs quieter, but still mountainous and beautiful, sibling. Connecting the two is one of the most scenic of scenic drives, the Icefields Parkway, which passes rushing rivers, breathtaking overlooks, and the largest and most accessible glacier field in the three parks, the Columbia Icefield.
, stopping at pullouts between 6-8 miles (9.7-13 km) up to drop to the shoreline for photos.
and Oberlin Bend.
, the highlight of the drive, and tour the paved interpretive trail.
trail, where you can see glacial features, wildflowers, and wildlife. If you have energy, continue on to Hidden Lake before returning.
Descend the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road through the East Side Tunnel and spot a glacier through binoculars from .
. Spend the night in St. Mary or another spot on the east side of the park.
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to the top of Sulphur Mountain for sweeping views across the town and beyond. Plan on dining at the mountaintop restaurant, or at a local favorite in town like Park. Stay overnight in the town of Banff.
, which is nestled among towering mountains. Be sure to arrive before 6am to get a parking spot.
, with its much-photographed turquoise water, is the next stop, and with that, you will have reached two world-famous lakes by 9am. Stroll along the lakeshore and take lots of photos.
, taking in views of Mount Athabasca and Athabasca Glacier along the way.
, where the fast-flowing Maligne River has cut a deep canyon in the limestone bedrock. At the top end of the canyon, the Wilderness Kitchen is an ideal lunch stop.
Continue along Maligne Lake Road, which ends at . Jump aboard a tour boat for a cruise to Spirit Island.
and enjoying an evening stroll around Lac Beauvert.
This itinerary works best June-August, when most or all roads are usually open. This is also peak travel season.
This itinerary starts in Glacier National Park and ends in Jasper. Allow 8 hours for the 430-mi (700-km) drive back to your starting point.
Plan to reach Glaciers Going-to-the-Sun Road early in the morning and make minimal stops to be able to get a parking spot at Logan Pass.
No RVs, trailers, or vehicles longer than 21 feet (6.4 m) are permitted on Glaciers Going-to-the-Sun Road from Avalanche over Logan Pass to Rising Sun. You can take a guided bus tour or free shuttle to see Going-to-the-Sun Road instead.
Make accommodation and camping reservations as far in advance as possible.
spring biking on Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier
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