Going to the Sun

About

Going-to-the-Sun Road is a scenic mountain road in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, in Glacier National Park in Montana. The Sun Road, as it is sometimes abbreviated in National Park Service documents, is the only road that traverses the park, crossing the Continental Divide through Logan Pass at an elevation of 6,646 feet (2,026 m), which is the highest point on the road. Construction began in 1921 and was completed in 1932 with formal dedication in the following summer on July 15, 1933. Prior to the construction of the road, visitors would need to spend several days traveling through the central part of the park, an area which can now be traversed within a few hours, excluding any stops for sightseeing or construction.

Launch Points (3)

Logan Pass W. Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 2,174 m / 7,132 ftHdg: 235° SWSurface: SHORT GRASS

East launch from the pass parking lot

Going to the Sun Mountain S. Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 2,218 m / 7,278 ftHdg: 169° SSurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

Swift Current Pass Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 2,065 m / 6,774 ftHdg: 318° NWSurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

Landing Zones (3)

Flying Conditions

Has 3 different launch points. The best wind direction is 103.9 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.