Making Bad Rock Canyon Safe for People and Wildlife
Bad Rock Canyon is the gateway to Glacier National Park for millions of visitors, a vital route for local commuters, and a key crossing for some of Glacier’s most iconic wildlife, including grizzlies and elk. This mix makes this stretch of US-2 dangerous for motorists, cyclists, and animals,
but we know how to make it safe again.
The Project
Bad Rock Canyon, just east of Columbia Falls, has long been flagged by locals as a dangerous place for cyclists and motorists and a hotspot for wildlife-vehicle collisions. But it doesn’t have to be.
The construction of a Gateway to Glacier Wildlife Crossing would improve cyclist and motorist safety and wildlife connectivity along the 5.5-mile stretch of US-2 between the Columbia Falls and Hungry Horse bridges.
The addition of exclusionary fencing and a dedicated bike lane would keep the Flathead Valley’s wildlife—and the people who travel alongside them—safe for the rest of the century.
Why Now
Bad Rock Canyon is the site of a multi-million dollar Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) project to widen US-2 to improve motorist safety. Soon, MDT will finalize its plans for this highway safety improvement project.
Without exclusionary fencing, a dedicated bike lane, and a wildlife crossing structure, cyclists will remain in harm's way, and wildlife-vehicle collisions will continue to put Glacier’s wildlife and motorists at risk.
Who We Are
Gateway to Glacier is a collaboration of individuals and organizations working together to vastly improve motorist and cyclist safety and enhance wildlife connectivity along the US-2 highway on the southwestern corner of Glacier National Park. Please join us!
Show Your Support
Public support for the Gateway to Glacier Wildlife Crossing makes all the difference. Sign the petition to make your voice heard!
Take Action
Just a few minutes of your time can help protect wildlife and motorists in Bad Rock Canyon.
A Safer Bad Rock Canyon for All Creatures Great and Small
Montana’s Bad Rock Canyon is one of the most dangerous stretches of US-2. As MDT finalizes long-awaited safety improvements, now is the time to ensure a wildlife crossing is included—to protect people and Glacier’s wildlife for generations.
Bad Rock Canyon Site Visit
Road ecologist Dr. Marcel Huijser joined Gateway to Glacier Wildlife Crossing partners at Bad Rock Canyon to assess options for a wildlife crossing. His expert opinion: an overpass with fencing is the best solution to keep motorists and wildlife safe.
Help wildlife cross the road—with art!
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching the Montana Big Game and Wildlife Highway Crossings License Plate Artwork Contest to raise awareness and funding for wildlife-friendly infrastructure that keeps both motorists and animals safe.
Ways to Get Involved:
Your Voice Matters
Join us in our efforts to protect wildlife and motorists and restore connectivity across the central Crown of the Continent.
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politicians, organizations, and businesses and individuals to publicly support the Gateway to Glacier Wildlife Crossing.
wildlife and roadkill on US-2 using this cool, easy-to-use app. See for yourself why this wildlife crossing matters.
the Gateway to Glacier Wildlife Crossing project by signing our petition!
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A Safer Bad Rock Canyon for All Creatures Great and Small
Montana’s Bad Rock Canyon is one of the most dangerous stretches of US-2. As MDT finalizes long-awaited safety improvements, now is the time to ensure a wildlife crossing is included—to protect people and Glacier’s wildlife for generations.
Bad Rock Canyon Site Visit
Road ecologist Dr. Marcel Huijser joined Gateway to Glacier Wildlife Crossing partners at Bad Rock Canyon to assess options for a wildlife crossing. His expert opinion: an overpass with fencing is the best solution to keep motorists and wildlife safe.
Help wildlife cross the road—with art!
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching the Montana Big Game and Wildlife Highway Crossings License Plate Artwork Contest to raise awareness and funding for wildlife-friendly infrastructure that keeps both motorists and animals safe.
We need your help.
Sign the petition and show your support for the Gateway to Glacier Wildlife Crossing.