Glacier National Park to pilot ticketed shuttle system, timed parking

Glacier National Park will pilot a ticketed shuttle system to Logan Pass in summer 2026, with early morning express routes starting July 1.  

Also beginning July 1, weather permitting, private vehicle parking at Logan Pass will be limited to three hours.  

Vehicle reservations will not be required anywhere in the park in 2026. 

“With the new trial measures, we aim to improve the public’s ability to visit Logan Pass for short durations and allow the shuttle system to perform more reliably for a more specific purpose,” said Glacier National Park Superintendent Dave Roemer.  

The three-hour time limit at Logan Pass is intended to increase parking turnover and provide more visitors the opportunity to experience the area. 

Three hours allows time to hike to Hidden Lake Overlook, visit the Logan Pass Visitor Center or attend an interpretive program. 

Visitors planning longer hikes that begin at Logan Pass, including the Highline Trail to Granite Park Chalet or to the Loop Trailhead, must obtain a shuttle ticket. 

Overnight parking will not be permitted at Logan Pass except for permitted backcountry users and registered guests of Granite Park Chalet. 

The park shuttle system will provide express service to Logan Pass, from both the west and east, for visitors planning longer hikes and activities. 

The new express shuttles to Logan Pass will not stop at Avalanche or board passengers without shuttle tickets. 

Shuttle tickets will be released during two booking windows. Initially, a portion of tickets will be available 60 days in advance beginning May 2, 2026, at 8 a.m. MDT on a rolling basis.  

Remaining tickets will be released at 7 p.m. MDT for next-day entry beginning June 30. 

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis through Recreation.gov or the call center at 877-444-6777. Tickets are not sold inside the park. A Recreation.gov account is required. The only cost is a $1 processing fee per ticket. 

All passengers age 2 and older must have a ticket. Tickets are nontransferable. 

Cell service is unreliable in the park. Visitors should print or save a digital copy of their ticket before arrival. Tickets will be validated before boarding, and a photo ID may be requested. 

Vehicles may be temporarily diverted when areas reach capacity. Visitors with lodging, camping, boat tour, horseback ride, guided hike or backcountry reservations will be permitted entry during temporary restrictions but may experience delays. 

Snow removal operations begin in early April and typically continue until Logan Pass opens between mid-June and early July.  

Snowstorms and avalanches often continue through May, and the park cannot predict an opening date. Road crews work across approximately 40 avalanche paths, and progress depends on snow and avalanche conditions.  

For up-to-date information on trail conditions and clearing activities, visit the park’s trail status webpage.   

Additional information will be available at nps.gov/glac and Recreation.gov.