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Originally Posted by putmeincoach
I'm looking ride the Going-to-the-Sun Road in late September/early October. Just wondering if locals or others who have ridden Glacier can advise if it's doable at that time of the year.

Just did my 4th trip up the west side of GTS to Logan Pass back in June during a two-week tour in the state. You have to check the park's official web site. Typically there is a drop dead closure date for construction activity. This year the west side will be closed starting October 9th, assuming weather doesn't close it earlier:


https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/gtsrinfo.htm


Some years, the closure date has been in September. If you go in late September/early October foul weather gear is essential. I have been up there in cold and wet conditions. It's something you want to be well prepared for, particularly at that time of year. This year I rode up the west side and back down on 6/28. Despite it being sunny at the pass, I needed to put my windbreaker and leg warmers on. Don't be surprised or disappointed if it snows.
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