Fee-Free Days: All Sites - Mount Goliath Nature Center, Summit Lake Park and the Summit Interp. Area June 8 & 19, 2024.

Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area Timed Tickets

Provides access for one private vehicle or 1 motorcycle rider/scooter rider on the Fee-Free Day to access All Sites - Mount Goliath Nature Center and Summit Lake Park and the Summit Interp. Area . The average time spent along the Scenic Drive is 2-3 hours.  

Fee-Free dates are: June 8 & 19, 2024. 1 day pass Only for the day of.  $2.00 reservation fee is required. 

Need to Know

• Fee Free Days
  • June 8, 2024 (National Get Outdoors Day)
  • June 19, 2024 (Juneteenth)

• Reservation Details

  The reservation for Mount Blue Sky is for the reserved date and time listed on this ticket and for one day only. 

• Ticket Validation

  Be ready to present a printed or digital copy of reservation at the facility Welcome Station. If you have a printed ticket, please place on dash of your vehicle; photo ID will be required.

• Pass Holders

  Pass holders must provide the Interagency Pass for validation.

• Cancellations & Refunds

  Cancellations must be made up to 24 hours in advance for refund minus $2 processing fee. No refunds for no shows or cancellations less than 24 hours in advance.

• Regulations

  Tickets are non-transferable and cannot be sold, copied or auctioned.

  Camping and campfires are not allowed within one-half mile of the Mount Blue Sky corridor and the entire Summit Lake Flats. 

  Feeding or attracting wildlife is prohibited.

• Pets

  Pets must be kept on a handheld leash at all times, and they cannot be kept in an unattended vehicle. 

• Driving the Scenic Road

  The Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway climbs more than 7,000 feet in just 28 miles, reaching an altitude of 14,130 feet. The views are breath taking, but the road is in poor condition and has no guardrails so be prepared for slow and possible difficult driving conditions. Also beware there are many bicyclists that cycle this road. 

  The maximum allowable length for vehicles is 30 feet due to the narrow steep and winding road. Motorhomes are not recommended.  

• Weather/Hazards

  Conditions can change quickly and drastically on Mount Blue Sky. The road can close any day throughout the summer due to winter-like conditions.

  Road damage near Summit Lake Park, Slow Down before approaching.

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