Riding the Going-to-the-Sun Road: A Glacier National Park Journey

The Journey Begins

We were thrilled to finally explore Glacier National Park, with the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road as our main destination. After a quick setup at our site and a simple breakfast, we shook off the worries from the day before and geared up for the ride.

Into the Park

Entering through the west entrance, we were immediately immersed in some of the most breathtaking scenery this planet has to offer. Words fail to capture the sheer beauty. Just 15 minutes into the park, we pulled over along the shores of Lake McDonald. The air was crisp, the water crystal clear, and in that moment, holding onto Jodi, I felt like I could stay forever. But the road called, and we had much more to see.


Lake McDonald

Ahhhhh.....Bliss!!!!





Climbing Higher

As we climbed higher, the views became even more dramatic. Looking down at the winding road thousands of feet below was surreal. Despite being just two lanes, the road had plenty of pull-outs, and drivers were courteous, allowing slower traffic to enjoy the ride. Jodi and I took full advantage, snapping incredible photos along the way.


Going-to-the-Sun Road

Wait!!! How high are we?!?!

How Could You NOT Love That Smile???

Yep!! That's the Road Down There!!!!





Logan Pass and Beyond

Around 1 PM, we arrived at the Logan Pass Visitor Center. Though the road is said to take about two hours, we had been riding off and on for nearly four. The stop gave us a chance to hydrate, rest, and take more photos before continuing around St. Mary’s Lake and exiting through the east entrance into the town of St. Mary. Famished, we stopped at the St. Mary Lodge Resort Restaurant for a much-needed meal.




The Start to The Hidden Lake Trail

Lake St. Mary


The East Entrance


A Twist in the Ride

Our return route took us along Hwy 89 and Hwy 2 back to West Glacier. It was a great ride—until it wasn’t. As we descended Hwy 2, the gear shifter on the bike came off. I managed to pull into a gas station and realized that with the right tools, I could fix it. Luckily, we were just a few hundred yards from our RV park. I shifted into second gear and limped the bike back.

The Repair Challenge

The next morning, I tried to repair the shifter, but the bolt wouldn’t budge. After several calls to repair shops and Harley Owners Group roadside assistance, we learned that no one nearby could help. We were stuck. We had considered extending our stay to explore more, but without the bike, our options were limited. Still, we made the most of the next two days, exploring the local area and staying close to the RV. Disappointment crept in, and we even considered heading home early.


Ummm, I don't think this is supposed to come off!!!!!!!!


Historic Train Station


The bus 

Can't complain about the view

A RAINBOW!!!! Lets follow it




Not Quitters

But we’re not quitters. We knew there was a Harley shop on our route, so we packed up on Thursday and headed toward Billings, MT, with a planned stop at Big Sky Harley-Davidson to get the bike repaired.

Location: Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

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