Drives Montana Glacier, the Flathead and Northwest Montana
Many Glacier Road
Many Glacier Road · Babb → Many Glacier Hotel turnoff
The drive
Many Glacier Road leaves US 89 at Babb and runs west into Glacier National Park's Many Glacier valley. The drive runs along Lake Sherburne and ends at the turnoff for the Many Glacier Hotel, on Swiftcurrent Lake. The Lewis Range's high peaks surround the valley.
It's 11.3 miles and about 25 minutes, with only 700 feet of climb and gentle curves. The hotel, the park's largest, dates to 1915 and is a National Historic Landmark. It's a dead end, so you return the way you came.
Along the way
- Babb (US-89)
- Lake Sherburne
- Many Glacier Hotel turnoff
Good to know
- A park entrance fee applies; it's a 7-day pass per vehicle, paid by card.
- The road closes for winter, usually from the first lasting snow until spring plowing.
- The park posts current road status on its directions page and by text alert.
Closed at the park boundary from the first lasting snow (October or November) until spring plowing, usually late April or May. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check National Park Service: Glacier directions and road status.
Questions about this drive
Is there a fee to drive Many Glacier Road?
Yes. The road is inside Glacier National Park, so the park entrance fee applies.
How long does Many Glacier Road take?
Babb to the Many Glacier Hotel turnoff is 11.3 miles and takes about 25 minutes.
Is Many Glacier Road open in winter?
No. It closes at the park boundary from the first lasting snow until spring plowing, usually late April or May.
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More drives near here
Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.