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

This year’s schedule for Going-to-Sun Road shows a clear pattern of balancing access with protection. The full route will open to cars on Monday, weather permitting, but unlike many mountain roads, no advance booking is needed for vehicles this season. Cyclists already have full access now, yet they’ll face temporary rules once summer hits. From June 22 through September 27, eastbound riders between Apgar and Logan Pass must avoid the road between noon and 6 p. m. , while westbound riders can’t use it between 3 p. m. and 6 p. m. The pattern suggests officials want to keep bike traffic out of the busiest hours without banning it entirely.Logan Pass will open key facilities on June 22, including restrooms and a water refill station, but some high trails like the Highline may stay shut until snow melts. During July and early September, parking at Logan Pass will be capped at three hours, pushing hikers to plan around shuttle services. Shuttles will connect Apgar, Lake McDonald, Logan Pass, Rising Sun, and St. Mary from July 1 to September 7. Anyone hoping to hike the Highline Trail during that window must book a shuttle ticket on recreation. gov, showing how crowd control now relies on reservation systems rather than on-site permits.