Plans for Going-to-Sun Road’s summer opening

This year’s schedule for Going-to-Sun Road reflects a deliberate effort to balance visitor access with environmental protection. The full route opens to vehicles on Monday, weather permitting—no advance bookings required, a rarity among mountain roads.

For Cyclists: Rules Shift with the Seasons

Cyclists currently enjoy unrestricted access, but summer brings temporary restrictions:

• June 22 – September 27:
• Eastbound riders (Apgar to Logan Pass) must avoid the road 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Westbound riders are barred from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. The goal? Keep bike traffic out of peak congestion without shutting it down entirely.

Logan Pass: Facilities Open, High Trails Still Shut

Logan Pass unlocks key amenities on June 22, including restrooms and water refill stations. However, high-elevation trails like the Highline may remain snowbound until later in the season.

Parking at Logan Pass will be strictly limited to 3 hours from July through early September, pushing hikers toward shuttle services.

Shuttles Take Center Stage

From July 1 – September 7, shuttles will connect:

• Apgar
• Lake McDonald
• Logan Pass
• Rising Sun
• St. Mary

Planning to hike the Highline Trail? A shuttle ticket on recreation.gov is now mandatory—crowd control moves from on-site permits to reservation systems.

The message is clear: Access is open, but structure is key.