Going to the Sun Road

[Pyro]

On Friday I'm diving down to Montana and doing the Going to the Sun Road through Glacier National Park. I've wanted to do this ride ever since I bought my bike. Everything I've read says it's an epic ride.

Going-To-The-Sun Road: Montana Motorcycle Rides

Anybody done this ride before? Any advice?

 

[Cali rider]

I don't have anything to contribute, but a friendly request: Please take many pictures and post your impressions in this thread!!

 

[craig007]

I did it on a bicycle. It snowed the night before, we went but the weather was great (though a little cold) during the climb. The views were amazing. We watched a bear cub cross the road, saw the mountain goats and spectacular views. Take your time and stop at every turnout. Take pictures and just enjoy the views. I want to return on my FZ

 

[Rich]

I've been to Glacier 3 times on the bike. It's a perfect way to see a beautiful place. There are many pull-outs throughout the park, make sure you take advantage of them and take lots of pictures.

It's downright chilly at the top. Take a warm jacket to throw on when you start to feel the need!

If you have the time, do the ride one more time from the opposite end you started on the first time. It's too beautiful to only do once.

 

[lytehouse]

Mark, my husband just got back from there...BEWARE of Construction!
And Bear Tooth Pass in Montana was HIGHLY rated by him! He called it a 'peg scrapper' with beautiful views at the summit.

 

[Botch]

Here's hoping you're not stuck behind a hujazz Winnebago, as I always seem to be...

 

[Pyro]

Didn't even think about construction. Seems to be a common thing on any mountain road for some reason...

Also thanks for the heads up about the cold at the top.

I'll be sure to take and post a bunch of pictures.

Talk to you guys in a few days!

 

[BCFZRider]

Was down there a few weeks ago, there are culverts recently paved over that can be annoying as they are slightly raised, but they were marked well.

Be sure to take Route 12 as well while you're down there... tops off an amazing ride.

Some video of both are in this.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHbjDzhu_TE]YouTube - Montana Roadtrip[/ame]

Cheers.