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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 10:42 AM
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Planning my post Sturgis route and debating wether to head east from Missoula on 12 and do the passage or North and head to Glacier. Yes I would prefer to do both but timing is a problem. Ihave heard that they both have amaxing scenery and that 12 is a great ride.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 11:14 AM
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I like Glacier. The Going to the Sun road is an enjoyable ride. What I would suggest is riding west to Yellowstone, then over Beartooth Pass and on to Glacier.
 
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Some roads in Glacier are closed due to forest fire. Going-To-The-Sun is closed for the remainder of the season due to pavement damage during fire.

http://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
 
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12 is a great road the sign says winding road next 99 miles and I think that is conservative. If I am ever in that area again it'll be on the list again. Glacier is awesome too but like Sierra already posted you may want do that another time.
 
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Originally Posted by Sierra977
Some roads in Glacier are closed due to forest fire. Going-To-The-Sun is closed for the remainder of the season due to pavement damage during fire.

http://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Sierra...I looked at the link in your post and read where the east side of The Sun Road is still closed while west of Logan Pass is open. Nothing about pavement damage or closure for the season.
 
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