Anybody Driven through Glacier N.P in Montana?

[SR27.Seth]

Hello All-

I am planning a vacation in the end of July and will be driving from Calgary, Alberta south through Glacier National Park to Kalispell Montana, then back north to Calgary- Just wondering if any of you have driven in or around the park and had any advice like which roads are full of RV's or where I can find 318 corners in 11 miles:)

And No- most unfortunately I will not be driving a 7, but I will be scouting for future trips!

[Arya Ebrahimi]

I haven't personally, but last time my dad was there he got a nice ticket for 55 in a 40. Apparently in MT you can pay the officer directly which he did. Sounds a little sketchy to me, but it never showed up on driving record, so who knows.

 

So I would say watch your speed, it would seem the rangers don't mess around much.

 

Ary

[BillMarcy P]

It's been 20 some years since I've been to Glacier, but drive the Going to the Sun Highway through the park. It's fabulous!

 

Marcy

 

[11Budlite]

"It's been 20 some years since I've been to Glacier, but drive the Going to the Sun Highway through the park. It's fabulous!"

 

It's been 30 years for me, but :iagree:

 

Bruce

[drew...]

I did the road to the sun on a motorcycle two years ago - 15 to 20 miles an hour but absolutely beautiful.

[Kitcat]

Ditto Going to the Sun road, 4 years ago. Fabulous. Elevation increase 2400' on the one side and 3700' descent on the other.

 

A friend recently did it on a bicycle, as part of his cross country ride (and they say Seven-ers are crazy!). There is a rule that bikers have to hit the Summit by noon or turn around. He left at 5:00am and didn't quite make it. The park ranger told him to turn around . Using his vast skills as a trial attorney, he persuaded the ranger to change his mind. Anyhow, spectacular views, surrounded by mountains, glaciers, countless scenic overlooks, etc..