Later Tuesday, we drove up Going to the Sun road 17 miles, which was as far as were allowed to drive. Hikers/bikers were encouraged to go an additional 2 miles, so we did that. The road was completely clear, no snow in sight. However, crews were still working on the last few miles that would connect both sides of the park. The snow gets very deep, and they actually have to survey it every year to find the road! At those elevations, the snow would probably never melt on its own, so they have to remove it. Many pieces of heavy equipment are used, and I can understand why they don't want tourists around until their jobs are finished.
The scenery was incredible! I can't imagine the remaining road looked any better, but I'm told that it does. I guess we'll just have to go back and see for ourselves!
Going to the Sun Mountain, elevation 9642 ft.
If you look carefully, you can see a barrier just to the right of the snow patch in the center of the picture. That was the stopping point for law abiding hikers, and there were rangers around to make sure everyone stayed put
This is looking back the way we came, and I admit it, I stepped across the barrier to take this picture. Luckily the rangers were all occupied.
Another view of Going to the Sun mountain.
St Mary lake. This is probably one of the most photographed viewpoints in the park, and for good reason.
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Those views are spectacular!!!!
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