Going-to-the-Sun Road is officially open; what you need to know for the 2025 season

The entirety of the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park is officially open to vehicles for the summer season.

Timed entry vehicle reservations will once again be required for vehicles and motorcycles to enter Going-to-the-Sun Road from the west side of the park from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through September 28. As in 2024, timed entry vehicle reservations will not be required to enter Going-to-the-Sun Road from the east side of the park at the St. Mary Entrance.

If you haven’t snagged a vehicle reservation yet, a limited number of next-day reservations will be released each day at 7 p.m. MDT. Timed entry vehicle reservations are only available on Recreation.gov and not available at the park. Visitors who miss their time block or visitors without a timed entry vehicle reservation can enter after 3 p.m.

Traveling on Going-to-the-Sun Road

Even with the limited number of vehicles, parking at Logan Pass, Apgar Village, and other areas may be congested or temporarily unavailable. Daily shuttle service along Going-to-the-Sun Road will begin operating July 1 on a first-come, first-served basis at the Apgar and St. Mary Visitor Centers with stops along Going-to-the-Sun Road. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the free shuttle for hiker access to Logan Pass although waits for shuttles may be long depending on the time and location. Check the park website for additional information on shuttle stops.

While driving along the road, particularly through the Rim Rock area, visitors should be aware of potential rockfall and should not slow down or stop in this section. Rocks and other debris continue to fall throughout the summer, requiring daily clean up. Visitors should also use extreme caution and refrain from crossing snowfields or standing under snow overhangs.    

Visitor information services and the Glacier National Park Conservancy bookstore are available at the Logan Pass Visitor Center as of June 14. Food and water are not available at Logan Pass, though there are restrooms open.

Lodging, camping, or commercial activity reservations (e.g., boat tours and horseback rides) within the specified reservation areas can use proof of their reservation for entry instead of a timed entry vehicle reservation. Keep in mind, though, that service reservations originating east of Logan Pass cannot be used instead of a timed entry vehicle reservation for access past the Apgar Check Point heading east on Going-to-the-Sun Road.      

Biking Going-to-the-Sun Road

Visitors still have the opportunity to bike along the road, but heavy vehicle use can make the trek precarious. As a precaution against collisions, the park has implemented bicycle restrictions on areas of the road during certain times.

Biking eastbound from West Glacier:

From June 16 through September 28, bicycles are prohibited going eastbound (uphill) between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. from Apgar to Logan Pass.

Biking westbound from Saint Mary:

From June 16 through September 28, bicycles are prohibited going westbound (downhill) between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. from Logan Pass to Apgar.

North Fork

Timed entry vehicle reservations are also required for the North Fork beginning June 13 through September 28, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Many Glacier

As a reminder, the Many Glacier Valley has significantly reduced parking spots due to the construction project at Swiftcurrent. The road closure begins at the T-intersection just past the Many Glacier Hotel road. Although the Many Glacier Valley does not require a timed entry vehicle reservation in 2025, the area is already seeing high congestion and temporary closures. A Many Glacier Day Hiker Shuttle will take effect July 1.