Glacier to tourists: Logan Pass is very crowded, consider other regions of Park

Glacier National Park officials are asking folks to consider visiting a different region of the Park other than the Going-to-the-Sun Road to Logan Pass.

Park rangers are stationed along the Sun Highway and are noting two to three hour delays to anyone trying to drive to Logan Pass from the west side.

The Reynolds Creek Fire has closed down the east side of the road from the pass for past 10 days and will likely keep the road closed for the foreseeable future — there was still active fire close to the highway. That means there’s no through traffic on the historic highway.

“East-side access to Logan Pass will remain closed as long as there is fire burning and firefighters working in close proximity to the Going-to-the-Sun Road. It is unknown when access will be allowed,” superintendent Jeff Mow said in a press release.

Folks who want to see Logan Pass are encouraged to take the Park’s free shuttle or take a red bus tour up the road.

Despite the fire, visitors have been streaming into the Park. Good alternatives to the west side, with excellent views and great hiking trails include Two Medicine and Many Glacier regions on the east side.

One of the least-visited areas of Glacier is Marias Pass, off U.S. Highway 2. The Firebrand Pass Trail offers great scenery and access to the southern backcountry of the Park.