Thanks billharr & Vic, looks like we need to go just for the Huckleberry Bearclaw. Looking at the park brochure do you think it’s better to take the Redbus or drive the Going to the Sun road?
Redbus is awesome. No worries about parking, and free!
Posted 05 April 2019 - 01:45 AM
Thanks billharr & Vic, looks like we need to go just for the Huckleberry Bearclaw. Looking at the park brochure do you think it’s better to take the Redbus or drive the Going to the Sun road?
Redbus is awesome. No worries about parking, and free!
Posted 05 April 2019 - 11:48 AM
Its been a few years since we were there. The free shuttle bus service is a great way to access hiking trail and travel the going to the sun hwy. We would take the shuttle to one trail head, hike all day to a different trailhead and then shuttle back. Some campgrounds are on the shuttle routes other times we drove to a parking area to catch the shuttle.
I highly recommend the Highline Trail, which leaves from the visitor center at the top of going to the sun hwy.
You will see lots of wildlife.
Have fun
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Posted 05 April 2019 - 01:55 PM
I've done Going to the Sun road several times in my truck with camper, both directions and no issues. Have also used the shuttles to get to the top, convenient and free.
I really enjoyed hiking the Highline Trail from Logan Pass around to The Loop, absolutely stunning on a clear day!
And yes, the baked goods at Polebridge Mercantile really are worth the drive even if you aren't camped out that way!
Posted 05 April 2019 - 03:17 PM
Redbus is awesome. No worries about parking, and free!
Don't think the Red Bus is free. The shuttle is free but from the NPS website.
Edited by billharr, 05 April 2019 - 03:17 PM.
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Posted 06 April 2019 - 01:19 AM
Edited by firemen7, 06 April 2019 - 01:20 AM.
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Posted 06 April 2019 - 03:06 PM
Posted 06 April 2019 - 09:38 PM
We did this trip last summer. You can read our blog entry for our experience. That time of year you will definitely be sharing the park with many others. Still beautiful though. You will most likely need reservations at the campgrounds inside the park.
We camped outside the park in a rustic USFS campground- that worked well for us. We also lucked out with a last-minute spot at Kintla Lake for a couple of days. The road there is not challenging but it is a long drive. You can check for campground openings at the visitor centers.
Enjoy your trip and please post a report when you get back.
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Posted 07 April 2019 - 12:50 AM
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Posted 22 May 2019 - 10:02 PM
Posted 22 May 2019 - 10:15 PM
My Gal emailed a friend for information and wanted to cut and past it here for more info.
Here are a few more thoughts on Glacier / Banff,
Glacier
Banff
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