Currently large vehicles cross the double-yellow centerline to navigate the curves. This road segment contains steep and narrow hairpin curves that drop 600 feet in elevation in about 1.6 miles. Repair curves on the road leading down to Glacier Point.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: What work will take place with this project? There will be no Glacier Point interpretive programs or other special programs such as the symphony and Starry Sky Programs in 2022. How will the road closure affect programming at Glacier Point?
Can I bike along the road during construction?īiking will not be allowed on the Glacier Point Road during construction to protect the safety of bicylists and workers. All trails in the southern section of the park will remain open. Trailheads along the Glacier Point Road will be closed in 2022 and hikers must access trails from connecting trails and trailheads outside the Glacier Point Road corridor. The Four Mile Trail, Pohono Trail, and Panorama Trail will remain open both years, though hikers must stay outside of work zones. Can I hike on the road during construction? No, Camping is prohibited at Glacier Point (and anywhere else within four trail miles of Glacier Point). Can I camp at or near Glacier Point during construction? Please plan accordingly and follow the principles of Leave No Trace. There will be no facilities or services available at Glacier Point (including water or restrooms) if you choose to hike to Glacier Point. This is in addition to hiking to Glacier Point and Sentinel Dome, for a total of about 14 miles and about 5,000 feet of elevation gain. Taft Point: From Sentinel Dome, the hike is about two miles round trip with about a thousand feet of elevation gain.This is in addition to hiking to Glacier Point, for a total of about 12 miles and over 4,000 feet of elevation gain. Sentinel Dome: From Glacier Point, the hike is about three miles round trip with about 1,000 feet of elevation gain.Glacier Point: The Four Mile Trail is about nine miles round-trip with 3,200 feet of elevation gain.
The quickest way to get to these areas by the following strenuous hikes: There is no vehicle or bus access to or near Glacier Point, Sentinel Dome, or Taft Point. How can I get to Glacier Point, Sentinel Dome, and Taft Point when the road is closed? The portion of the road to Badger Pass will be open in winter 2022–2023 when the ski area is open (typically, mid-December through March). Thirty-minute delays are possible spring through fall of 2023. Construction began in April 2022 and will last until it snows in fall 2022. Frequently Asked Questions Will the entire Glacier Point Road be closed?
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. The existing road was completed in 1936, replacing the original wagon road built in 1882. The only access to Glacier Point will be via the Four Mile, Panorama, and Pohono Trails, all of which are strenuous hikes. Glacier Point Road will be closed to all traffic in 2022 to rehabilitate and improve the road.
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