Yes. We visited the park last year in the first week of September. Parts of Going-to-the-Sun Road were closed due to fires and heavy smoke. On the western side the smoke was bad enough that we couldnt see beyond a few feet. The park is gorgeous and we felt like we'd have to go there again to enjoy it properly. I suggest going before the fires start. People in Whitefish who lived there all there lives said they hadn't seen it that bad in 15 years, so it may not be that bad next year. The park is worth it.
Nothing that we'd miss seeing, in my opinion. They've been managing this Park since the beginning of time, and have alternate areas ready to open. Just like when someone gets eaten by a grizzly. 😁
I was there for a week when the forest fire was burning up near sperry chalet. The park service closed that area off but everything else was open until they were concerned with everyone's safety. I believe every trail should be open but the sperry chalet will have to be rebuilt.
At times in the past parts of the park where closed, 2016 for example one could not travel the entire Sun Highway. Still well worth a visit, and an excuse to return.
All trails should be open and accessable except for certain times of year due to grizzly activity. Expect some possible trail closures due to avalanche activity. Whether or not the fires damaged any trails is yet to be seen.
The park has more beauty than fires could ever take away.
A few trails earlier season. Very little.
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