![]() Glacier Point Road was closed to all traffic in 2022 to rehabilitate and improve the road. The road will be open sometime after early July, 2023, with 30-minute delays. The existing road was completed in 1936, replacing the original wagon road built in 1882. This area attracts high volumes of traffic year-round because it provides access to Bridalveil Creek Campground, Glacier Point, Badger Pass Ski Area, and numerous trailheads. Until the road opens in 2023, there will be no facilities or services available at Glacier Point (including water or restrooms) if you choose to hike to Glacier Point. Please plan accordingly and follow the principles of Leave No Trace. Frequently Asked QuestionsWill the entire Glacier Point Road be closed?Yes. Until the road opens sometime after June 2023, the entire road will be closed. Can I camp at or near Glacier Point during construction?No, camping is prohibited at Glacier Point (and anywhere else within four trail miles of Glacier Point). Can I hike on the road during construction?Hiking will not be allowed on the Glacier Point Road during construction to protect the safety of hikers and workers. Can I bike along the road during construction?Biking will not be allowed on the Glacier Point Road during construction to protect the safety of bicylists and workers. What work will take place with this project?In addition to pulverizing and paving the entire road from Badger Pass to Glacier Point, intensive road repair would take place in the following key areas:
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Last updated: May 4, 2023