Highlight • Viewpoint
Jackson Glacier Overlook
Hiking
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(4)
Cycling
5.0
(2)
Road cycling
5.0
(2)
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Sigrid
February 3, 2020
Hiking
The free shuttle bus stops here, and many hikes start from here.
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•Alex
July 4, 2023
Road cycling
Jackson Glacier Overlook is one of the best views of a glacier on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. In 1966, Jackson Glacier measured 316 acres but by 2015 it had receded 187 acres.
Jackson Glacier is visible from the parking area and road, and is where Gunsight Lake begins.
Jackson Glacier is visible from the parking area and road, and is where Gunsight Lake begins.
Alex
November 5, 2023
Cycling
Jackson Glacier Overlook has one of the best views of a glacier on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. In 1966, Jackson Glacier measured 316 acres but by 2015 it had receded 187 acres.
Jackson Glacier is visible from the parking area and road, and is where the Gunsight Lake begins.
Jackson Glacier is visible from the parking area and road, and is where the Gunsight Lake begins.
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Elevation 1,610 m
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