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Going-to-the-Sun Road
In 2026, driving Going-to-the-Sun Road does not need a vehicle reservation — but Logan Pass shuttle seats are ticketed on Recreation.gov.
Day trip
DriveEasyPhysical effort · Estimate
Easy — Short or gentle for most visitors in fair conditions.
Primarily a scenic corridor day by shuttle or vehicle.
Editorial estimate of the typical trip — not lottery hardness, and not an Official agency grade.
Good fitDrivers and shuttle riders planning a Going-to-the-Sun corridor day with a published access product.
Usually notTrips that only work if you can wander the road with no reservation product at all.
Timed-entry type
Logan Pass Shuttle Ticket
How you get in
Book a slot
Timed reservation
You reserve a time on Recreation.gov when spots are released. It is first-come, not a random lottery — so there is no official success-rate percentage to show. Vehicle reservations are not required to drive Going-to-the-Sun Road in 2026. Shuttle tickets are first-come inventory ($1 processing fee), not a lottery — no Official success %.
When to apply
Window closed
May 2 – Sep 7
Advance shuttle tickets (60 days ahead) · Official dates
A portion of tickets release 60 days ahead starting May 2, 2026, 8:00 a.m. MDT on a rolling basis (Official NPS / Rec.gov). Season roughly July 1 – September 7, 2026.
We checked 2026-09-22
The managing agency (and Recreation.gov when the product lives there) is authoritative for dates, fees, and whether registration is open. We summarize — always confirm on the official page before you apply.
If you miss this window, try these instead:
- Drive Going-to-the-Sun Road without a vehicle reservation (2026)
- Visit Logan Pass with timed parking rules as posted
Sources & notes
Other apply windows
- Jun 30 – Sep 7 · Night-before shuttle ticketsRemaining tickets release at 7:00 p.m. MDT for next-day boarding, beginning June 30, 2026 (Official).
Remaining tickets release at 7:00 p.m. MDT for next-day boarding, beginning June 30, 2026 (Official).
Backup options
Nearby or alternate ways in if these draws miss.
- Drive Going-to-the-Sun Road without a vehicle reservation (2026)
- Visit Logan Pass with timed parking rules as posted
Field notes
All field notesPlaybooks for the confusing parts of applying — not live calendars.
Dates, group rules, a backup, entry day — the apply checklist is under Before you go
The managing agency (and Recreation.gov when the product lives there) is authoritative for dates, fees, and whether registration is open. We summarize — always confirm on the official page before you apply. NPS Glacier 2026: vehicle reservations not required. Logan Pass shuttle tickets on Rec.gov facility 10087424 (Official). About Official / Estimate / Not confirmed yet