Are you prepared?
Parking your car for the day and using Glacier's free shuttle requires a little self-sufficiency. From bringing plenty of water in a water bottle, to extra clothing and snacks, below is a list of items you should bring with you when using the shuttle.
- A day pack to hold all of your stuff.
- Proper clothing (including rain gear) for fickle mountain weather. Layers work best.
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Proper footwear.
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Plenty of water in a water bottle. Bottled water, and drinking water in general, is not available at all of our shuttle stops. See what
shuttle stops access drinking water.
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Enough snacks or lunches for a whole day. Staying nourished with food and hydrated with water throughout the day will help keep you safe and feeling strong.
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The Waterton-Glacier Guide newspaper for easy on-the-spot information.
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Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses - avoid sunburns and heat illness.
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Bear spray.
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Camera.
Using Glacier's Shuttle - Need to Know Information
General Operation Times - 2009
Shuttle frequency:
- Westside shuttles depart every 15-30 minutes.
- Eastside shuttles depart every 30 minutes.
First departures:
Last departures:
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Apgar Transit Center to Logan Pass - 2:00 p.m.
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Apgar Transit Center to Avalanche Creek - 6:15 p.m.
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Avalanche Creek to Logan Pass - 6:05 p.m.
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Logan Pass to Apgar Transit Center - 7:00 p.m.
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St. Mary Visitor Center to Logan Pass - 6:00 p.m.
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Logan Pass to St. Mary Visitor Center - 7:00 p.m.
Note:
Apgar Transit Center departures after 5:15 p.m. will not allow travel time to arrive at the St. Mary Visitor Center. St. Mary Visitor Center departures after 6:00 p.m. will not allow travel time to arrive at the Apgar Transit Center.
Road construction and unexpected animal delays may occasionally impact arrival and departure times.
Safety Information and Rules for Riding the Shuttle
- No smoking.
- No open containers of alcohol.
- No pets.
- No standing on the small shuttles.
- Let passengers off before boarding.
- Watch for oncoming traffic.
- Keep aisles clear.
- Secure bear spray and hiking poles.
- Please make room for others to sit.
Finding Shuttle Stops
There are 16 shuttle stops Glacier's shuttle services. Large signs at each shuttle stop identify where to wait for the next shuttle. These double-sided signs detail location-based shuttle information on one side and highlight area features and activities on the reverse.