The wait to get to the Burning Man gate is over 8 hours long
SFGATE • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Burning Man officially opened on Sunday morning in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada, with initial gate wait times reaching over 8 hours.
- By Sunday evening, the wait time to enter had decreased to approximately 5 hours, according to the Burning Man traffic X account.
- Organizers advise attendees to bring water and snacks due to long wait times, especially within the first 36 hours, and recommend arriving Tuesday or later for shorter lines.
- The gate operates under a 10 mph speed limit and includes vehicle searches and ticket checks; it may close temporarily due to weather, though conditions are currently clear and warm.
- Similar long delays are expected during the event's closing exodus, with past wait times exceeding 8 hours, and traffic updates are provided regularly via BMIR 94.5 and the Burning Man traffic X account.
