News release and FAQ by the National Park Service
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK – Due to extremely limited parking during construction in the Swiftcurrent area, personal vehicle access into Many Glacier will be restricted from July 1-September 21, 2025. A temporary shuttle service will be provided for hikers wanting to access the area.
Construction began in the fall of 2024 and will continue through mid-May 2026. The project will replace the water system at the Swiftcurrent developed area. Most of the infrastructure providing water to the area was originally installed in the 1960s. The project will also rehabilitate the road, including pavement and drainage improvements, between the Many Glacier Hotel intersection and the Swiftcurrent developed area, and address parking concerns and pedestrian safety.
The road past Many Glacier Hotel at the T-intersection will be closed due to construction on the Swiftcurrent Water Distribution System and Swiftcurrent Spur Road rehabilitation. The construction area is closed to vehicles, bikes, and foot traffic. Construction began in the fall of 2024 and will continue through mid-May 2026.
The Many Glacier Construction Map below shows the closure area along with closed and rerouted trails. Detailed information about access, services, and other questions can be found in the list of Frequently Asked Questions. For detailed information regarding the Many Glacier Day Hiker Shuttle, see the Many Glacier Day Hiker Shuttle section.
The only parking available in 2025 will be at the Many Glacier Hotel. Between July 1 and September 21, 2025, all parking at the Many Glacier Hotel will be reserved for visitors with lodging (including wilderness permits), horseback riding, and boating reservations.
For additional information, go to the Many Glacier Construction FAQs on the Glacier National Park website.
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