Visiting Glacier in 2026

Visitors disembark the Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttle at the Logan Pass shuttle stop.

 

In 2026, Glacier National Park will pilot a ticketed-only, Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttle system with early morning express routes to Logan Pass. Additionally, the park will limit private vehicle parking to three hours or less at Logan Pass beginning July 1, weather permitting. Vehicle reservations will not be required anywhere in the park in 2026.

 

Logan Pass Parking

• All private vehicles will only be allowed to park at Logan Pass for a maximum time limit of three hours.
• Short-term parking encourages turnover and greater opportunities for visitors to experience Logan Pass. Three-hours at Logan Pass should allow time for visitors to hike to the Hidden Lake Overlook, attend an interpretive program, or stop by the Logan Pass Visitor Center.
• 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 (see below for more information).

 

Going-to-the-Sun Road Park Shuttles

In 2026, Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttles will provide express transportation to Logan Pass for visitors seeking longer experiences in the alpine area of Going-to-the-Sun Road. The following details provide information on changes to shuttle routes and access. More information on shuttle routes, boarding times, and stop locations will be available as we get closer to the 2026 season.

• Shuttles to Logan Pass will not pick up passengers who do not have shuttle tickets.
• Shuttles to Logan Pass will not make stops at Avalanche. In 2026, Avalanche Lake and the Trail of the Cedars will not be accessible by park shuttle.
• Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttle service will provide access to Logan Pass from both the west and east sides of Going-to-the-Sun Road.
• West side routes will provide express service to Logan Pass, departing from Apgar Visitor Center and Lake McDonald Lodge and servicing stops at the Loop (in the afternoon) and Logan Pass only.
• East side routes will provide express service to Logan Pass, departing from St. Mary Visitor Center and Rising Sun.
• Shuttle riders will be able to transfer between routes at Logan Pass, as in previous years.

 

Glacier National Park Shuttle Tickets

• All shuttle tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on Recreation.gov or through the Recreation.gov Call Center (Reservation Line: 877-444-6777). Visitors will need to set up an account on Recreation.gov to obtain reservations. The only cost associated with booking a ticket is a $1 Recreation.gov processing fee per ticket.
• Shuttle tickets are not available for purchase inside the park.
• Shuttle tickets will be validated prior to shuttle boarding and a photo ID may be requested to verify that the ticket purchaser is present. Shuttle tickets are non-transferable.
• Passengers aged two and up require a ticket to board Glacier National Park shuttles.
• Glacier National Park shuttle tickets will be available during two booking windows. 
  1) A portion of shuttle tickets will be available 60 days in advance, starting on May 2, 2026, at 8 a.m. MDT, on a rolling basis.
  2) The remaining shuttle tickets will be available at 7 p.m. MDT for next-day entry starting June 30.

 

Please note: the park cannot predict the opening date of the alpine section of the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Typically, the Going-to-the-Sun Road is fully open by early July. However, some years see snowstorms and avalanches continuing through May, making it impossible to predict an opening date.This fluctuating date may impact the shuttle start dates.

 

Vehicle Reservations Not Required in 2026

In 2026, vehicle reservations will not be required at Many Glacier, Two Medicine, the North Fork, or the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Vehicles may be diverted from park entrances when areas become too congested. Visitors with service reservations (e.g., boat tours, lodging, horseback ride, guided hikes), camping reservations, or backcountry permits in these areas will be permitted entry during temporary restrictions but may experience delays.