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Road Conditions in Glacier National Park

Know before you go! Learn what roads are open, closed, or undergoing construction before you arrive.

The famous Going-to-the-Sun Road traverses the width of Glacier National Park and is a must-drive while you are here. While sections of the road are open year-round, the high alpine sections typically don’t open until late June or early July depending on weather. Get more information about the Going-to-the-Sun Road’s status here.

HIKING IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

2026 Vehicle and Shuttle Information

For the 2026 season, Glacier National Park will discontinue the use of vehicle reservation system which has been in place for the past few years. Instead, the National Park Service will introduce a ticketed‑only shuttle service and implement time‑limited parking at Logan Pass. These changes aim to improve the public’s ability to visit Logan Pass for short durations and allow the shuttle system to perform more reliably for a more specific purpose.

  • Beginning July 1, 2026 (weather permitting) all private vehicles will only be allowed to park at Logan Pass for a maximum time limit of three hours.
  • Overnight parking will not be permitted at Logan Pass, except with a park permit issued to permitted backcountry users and guests of Granite Park Chalet.
  • Visitors planning longer hikes that begin at Logan Pass, such as Highline Trail to Granite Park Chalet or to the Loop Trailhead, will need to obtain a shuttle ticket.
  • Access to the Going to the Sun Road or other key sites within Glacier National Park will no longer require a reservation.
    Park entrance fees still apply.

These changes are part of an ongoing effort to improve visitor access while protecting the park’s natural resources.

For the most up to date information on shuttle passes and timed parking, please visit the National Park Service website.