Regulations
- A fee is charged when entering the park via bicycle.
- Bicycles are allowed only on paved roads, unpaved roads, and multi-use paths (bike paths), unless otherwise posted.
- During Spring Hiker/Biker Season, road crew closures are in place Monday through Thursday during plowing. Visitors may advance to the Avalanche Hazard Closure when road crews are not working. Avalanche Hazard Closures are in place at all times. Progressive closure locations are determined weekly on Thursdays. Visitors are prohibited from going past the hiker/biker closures. Violators are putting their safety and the safety of our park rangers at risk and could face up to a $5,000 fine and up to 6 months in jail. You can find closure information on our Road Status Page.
- Bicycles are not allowed on any park hiking trails or in any backcountry areas.
- Bicyclists in the park must obey the same rules and regulations that apply to motorized vehicles.
- Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are allowed if the motor is less than 750 watts (1 hp) and engaged only while pedaling.
- When roadways are open to vehicles, riding a bicycle abreast of another bicycle is prohibited. Keep well to the right in single file.
- Bicyclists must use pull-outs to allow traffic to pass when they are available and must pull off the road, coming to a complete stop, when four or more cars have stacked up behind them.
- During low visibility and between sunset and sunrise, bicyclists must display a white light or reflector on the front and a red light or reflector on the rear.
Peak Season Restrictions
Visitor use patterns have shifted with Glacier’s pilot Vehicle Reservation System, causing Going-to-the-Sun Road to become extremely busy in the late afternoon. Peak season restrictions have been altered to reflect this change. Due to limited sight distance, exposed ledges, and sections of narrow, steep, and winding road, the following section of Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed to bicycle use from May 24 through September 8.
From Apgar to Logan Pass, bicycles are prohibited going both eastbound and westbound between 3 pm and 6 pm. This ONLY applies to whatever portion of Going-to-the-Sun Road that is designated as “open to motor vehicles.”
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Safety
Hiker/Biker Campsites
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A limited number of sites at Apgar, Fish Creek, Sprague Creek, Avalanche, Rising Sun, St. Mary, Many Glacier, and Two Medicine Campgrounds are set aside for those arriving by bicycle or on foot (hiker/biker sites). Sites may be shared, with a total capacity of up to 8 people per physical site; larger groups must split up or use group sites where available. If hiker/biker sites are full or campers do not want to share a site, hikers/bicyclists must use regular, unoccupied campsites which require a reservation through Recreation.gov. Prices for all hiker/biker sites are $8 per person. Hiker/biker sites are for non-motorized campers only. Motorcyclists must use regular, unoccupied campsites. Read more about campgrounds on our Camping page.
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