[urtax$@work]

We are visiting relative in Butte,MT. this July and we were visit Glacier NP for a couple of days.. From what ive read there is a shuttle bus looping on To The Sun Road..but it can be 7hrs .. Can that be driven instead? It looks to be the main road thru the park

I dont know where we will stay one over-nite yet, but i was thinking about taking the Sun Road early to some choice parking areas and doing some hiking . (No long hikes/No mountain climbs either.) Can you get to actual glaciers..? Whats the dope on the park. (or in modern lingo- whats the best hack for GNP ?)

[StAntKnee]

google “Going to the sun road status” before you go. As of today, the road is not completely open because of the deep snows of global warming. You could drive the road without taking the tour bus on a normal season. Check with ranger stations for info depending on whether you enter the park at West Glacier or St. Mary. Plenty of easy hikes. You can’t get to glaciers but might not be able to see them, as they are covered with snow (IAW, growing).

Best Hack is simply google the park and follow links.

Bears are always a factor in Montana, but you’d be ok if you follow the posted rules.

Enjoy.

[gunnut]

Better hurry before the glaciers melt.