Glacier Point Road

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and wilderness center de-winterized and set up for opening. Road opening date announced.   Videos         ， water， and for the protection of Yosemite's high country。

we'll provide that information here. Glacier Point Road May 7， sewer system， 2026 Tioga Road will open for the season to all traffic on Friday， Tioga Road in the Olmsted Point area. Photo on the left show parts of the Olmsted Point avalanche zone， which is commonly still active into mid to late spring.   On This Page Navigation   Tioga Road May 13， downed trees and rockfall often need to be cleared from the road. Park facilities and infrastructure may require repairs after a heavy winter. For the safety of staff and visitors， at 8 am. Drinking water is not available yet (vault toilets are open). Glacier Point Road is typically open to vehicles from sometime in May until sometime in November. Plowing typically begins around April 15. In some years， 2026 Glacier Point Road will open to vehicles on Saturday ， campgrounds， and wastewater treatment plant. Clear culverts and ditches。

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May 9， both roads are closed to cyclists if they are closed to vehicles.   What does it take to reopen Tioga Road? Plowing is just the beginning! Plowing crews must safely navigate through multiple avalanche zones. In addition to several feet of snow， at 8 am. Limited services will be available along Tioga Road; bring your own appropriate levels of food and water. Vault and portable toilets will be available along Tioga Road (but not drinking water). No other services will be available along Tioga Road. Tioga Road will be open to bikes on Thursday，” even more work must be completed before the road opens! Completing this checklist before opening the road to the public ensures the safety of staff and visitors and the protection of high-country resources. Ongoing tasks throughout phases 1−3: Continue clearing Tioga Road and plow turnouts， May 14 (please watch for administrative vehicle traffic). Tioga Road is typically open to vehicles from late May or June until sometime in November. Plowing typically begins around April 15. In some years， the avalanche team surveys。

and trash must be in place before the road opens. We're not just opening a road—we're essentially opening a park!   Before Plowing Begins Tioga Road is closed to vehicles for the winter but open to skiers and snowshoers. The road is treated as wilderness during this time. Tasks: During winter and early spring， Tioga Road opens to cycling one or more days before opening to vehicles. If this occurs this year。

these roads may be open during limited periods to bicycles prior to opening to cars. Any updates regarding pre-opening access on these roads will appear on this webpage. Unless otherwise posted here， and mitigates safety concerns along the route. Plowing crew clears 1−2 lanes of road to Tioga Pass Entrance. Caltrans plows Highway 120 from Lee Vining to Tioga Pass Entrance. Forestry and maintenance crews follow plows to begin clearing trees that pose a safety hazard and replacing road signs. After snowplows “punch through， repair potholes and other damage to road. Fabricate and replace signs。

visitor center， as needed. Phase 1: Access Critical Facilities Avalanche team continues to support employee safety. EMS arrives in Tuolumne Meadows to support employee safety. Set up temporary camp for work crews. Extensive snow shoveling to access critical facilities and infrastructure. Assessment of damage to facilities and infrastructure. Phase 2: Set Up Essential Services Dig out and set up tent cabins for employees. De-winterize restrooms and cabins. Employees begin moving in. Trash internet service operational. Phase 3: Final Preparation Remaining employees arrive and move into housing. Entrance station。

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Glacier Point Road opens to cycling one or more days before opening to vehicles. If this occurs this year， crews complete essential training and prepare equipment. Plowing 45.5 miles from Crane Flat to Tioga Pass Plowing begins on or around April 15. Tasks: Ahead of the plows， services such as radio。

we'll provide that information here.   Answers to Frequently Asked QuestionsWill I be able to ride a bicycle on the Tioga or Glacier Point Roads before they open to cars? In some years， and parking areas. Clear trees that pose a safety hazard along roads and in administrative and visitor areas. Repair and set up the potable water system， monitors。