![]() For up-to-date information on trail conditions and clearing activities, visit the park’s trail status webpage. The Highline Trail from Logan Pass is still closed due to hazardous snow conditions. Rocks and other debris continue to fall throughout the summer, requiring daily clean up along the road. While driving along the road, particularly through the Rim Rock area (approximately one mile west of Logan Pass), visitors should be aware of possible rockfall. Be aware of snow walls along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, and hazardous snow bridges that could collapse next to the road, particularly near Big Bend, the Big Drift, Lunch Creek, and Siyeh Bend. Standing or walking on snow along the road and nearby trails is strongly discouraged. There will also be a commuter shuttle running from Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Hungry Horse to the park.Īt Logan Pass, visitors will discover lingering winter snow, and should be prepared for cold temperatures, wind, and icy conditions. Mary Visitor Centers, including a hiker express shuttle departing from both visitor centers at 7 am during peak season. The shuttle system provides two-way service along the Going-to-the-Sun Road between the Apgar and St. From September 4-23 the shuttle will run on a reduced schedule from 9 am – 5 pm seven days a week. The park’s fare-free summer shuttle system will begin operating on July 1, and will run from approximatelyħ am – 7 pm, seven days a week, through Monday, September 3. Information on bicycle restrictions and average bicycle times may be found in the park newspaper available at park entrance stations, or online on the park’s bicycle information webpage. Bicycles are prohibited eastbound (uphill) between Logan Creek and Logan Pass from 11 am to 4 pm. Bicycles are prohibited between the Apgar turnoff near the Apgar Picnic Area and Sprague Creek Campground from 11 am to 4 pm. Bicyclists are reminded that bicycle safety restrictions on the Going-to-the-Sun-Road are in effect, and remain in effect through Labor Day, The spring hiker-biker shuttle service has ended operations for the season. Vehicles over 10 feet in height may have difficulty driving west from Logan Pass due to rock overhangs. Vehicles and vehicle combinations longer than 21 feet, and wider than 8 feet, are prohibited on the Going-to-the-Sun Road between Avalanche Campground and Rising Sun. More information on these services can be found on the park’s website. ![]() Interpretive bus tours on the Going-to-the-Sun Road and in other areas of the park are available through Sun Tours and Glacier National Park Lodges. ![]() The visitor center offers information about the park, ranger-led programs, and a Glacier National Park Conservancy bookstore. The Logan Pass Visitor Center is open daily from 9 am to 7 pm through September 3. Services at Logan Pass include restroom facilities and potable water. Park work crews have finished snow removal, assessed current snow conditions, removed rocks and other road debris, installed guard rails, and prepared Logan Pass facilities for visitor use. Visitors will be able to drive the entire 50-mile length of the road, and access Logan Pass. West Glacier, MT – The Going-to-the-Sun Road will be open on Saturday morning, June 23, in its entirety to motorized vehicle travel. ![]()
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