Glacier National Park in Montana reportedly plans to end its reservation entry system that it rolled out four years ago to cut down on long lines and keep the park from getting mobbed.

The system works by having people register, often months in advance, to enter the park at a specific time during peak hours, such as 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

However, the solution apparently created a new problem. While it eased midday traffic congestion, it pushed more people to show up early, before restricted hours began.

The park plans to end reserved entry during the summer 2026 season, according to news reports.

“People were trying to game the system by all showing up before 7 a.m., to cram themselves into Glacier before the timed entry started,” former Assistant Interior Secretary and Wyoming resident Rob

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