Glacier National Park announces motorized access to Logan Pass from St. Mary starts Saturday, June 14

Motorists will be able to access Logan Pass on the Going-to-the-Sun Road on Saturday from the St. Mary entrance, Glacier National Park officials announced Thursday.

The full length of the road is expected to open Monday, June 16, Glacier announced. The popular Highline Trail will not be open. But people can still hike the Hidden Lake Trail at the pass.

Reservations are not required to access the road from the St. Mary Entrance, though they will be required starting Friday (June 13) through the summer and until Sept. 28 from the west entrance (West Glacier).

This will be the last weekend for bicyclists to bike the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road without vehicle traffic (behind the gate at Avalanche Creek) before it is projected to open to motorized vehicles Monday, June 16.

As a reminder for bicyclists coming from the West Entrance heading eastbound (uphill) on Going-to-the-Sun Road there is still an active closure, past the loop due to a wildlife incident. Visitors are reminded of proper bear safety such as, if you see a bear along the road, do not stop near it. Roadside bears quickly become habituated to traffic and people. Carry bear spray, know how to properly use it, and make sure it is accessible.

For safety concerns, bicycle restrictions are in place when the road is open to motor vehicles as described below:

Eastbound:

• From June 13 through June 15, bicycles are prohibited from going eastbound (uphill) between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. from Apgar to Avalanche.
• Beginning June 16, when Going-to-the-Sun Road fully opens, through September 28, bicycles are prohibited going eastbound (uphill) between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. from Apgar to Logan Pass. 

Westbound:

• From June 13 through June 15, bicycles are prohibited from going westbound (downhill) between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. from Avalanche to Apgar.
• Beginning June 16, when Going-to-the-Sun Road fully opens, through September 28, bicycles are prohibited going westbound (downhill) between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. from Logan Pass to Apgar

Visitors are reminded that although the entirety of Going-to-the-Sun Road is projected to open on Monday, rockfalls or other natural events might delay this opening, as conditions can change quickly.