Glacier's Going-to-the-Sun Road reopens fully as flood threat eases

Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road fully reopened Tuesday evening after heavy rain and flooding temporarily closed the alpine section of the scenic highway for two days.

Many Glacier Valley, which was evacuated Monday, was expected to fully reopen Wednesday morning, park officials said in a press release. The Many Glacier Hotel and Swiftcurrent Motor Inn planned to reopen for guest check-in and visitor services.

All trails in the Many Glacier Valley, however, remained closed until further notice. 

The Many Glacier Campground was also closed until conditions are safe for reopening, officials said. The campground is projected to reopen for camping on July 2 if conditions allow.

Public boating and AIS inspections in the valley are temporarily suspended due to unsafe conditions caused by submerged logs and debris, the park noted. Commercial services in the valley offering guided boat tours and horseback trail rides are also suspended pending conditions.

Visitors are reminded to watch their surroundings near water. Swift, cold glacial streams and rivers, slick rocks and slippery logs all present dangers. Never walk, play, or climb on slippery rocks and logs, especially around waterfalls. Visitors should expect rivers and streams to remain high with swiftly flowing water.