For those who have traveled the Beartooth Hwy and Road To The Sun-would it be possible to find out what the difference is for driving?We have traveled the Beartooth, but not RTTS. For personal reasons my DH would prefer not to be a passager in a little red bus and would like to drive- but he isn't suicidal, and neither am I !! We drive a Silverado HD (Duramax diesel) Thank you for any help!

I have driven each (plus MOKI DUGWAY HWY 261, UTAH) but NOT with my TT only the truck. Also Top of World with the TT. No problem for each.However, I like riding the bus since I can see more. The Road to the Sun is somewhat more of a challenge (more narrow) than the Beartooth. I thought the Beartooth (without a TT) was very easy. However, I would not want to drive it with a TT attached.Of the three, Moki is by far more of a challenge.

The little red bus is bigger than your PU. What's your question?

As mentioned, the Going to the Sun road is a lot tighter. If your truck is a dually, it will be very tight in some spots with absolutely nothing on the passenger side while going up. I went up/down twice in a long box single rear wheel truck no problems at all, though it wasn't tourist season so not a lot of traffic. If it was very crowded, would still be doable.Problem is, there are very few places to stop and they are very small so not many places for the driver to stop and get a good look of the view. I was fortunate that we were held up by construction near the top so had a chance to look around. Otherwise, I would basically had only very quick glances.If you have a SRW truck, my suggestion would be to take your truck and if he doesn't see enough, may decide you want to take a Red bus.

I've driven 'Road to the Sun' in my Dodge Ram 4x4 Quad Cab Short Box. No problem. Just don't plan to pull your trailer, it's not allowed.The views are amazing... DW gasped many times as she looked down... down... down... while I drove as close to the edge as I had to to get around some of the curves :D

Schedule? Going to the Sun is not currently open, it is expected to open by the weekend however, but the road will close Sept 21 (this year), to allow rebuilding the road.Long term, they are rebuilding Going to the Sun, it will have limited impact during the Tourist season. But that usage pay change. The NPS is currently reviewing options, which includes following other Parks and banning private vehicles during the peak periods.

The difference between Beartooth and Road to the Sun?

littlemo
Explorer
Jun 17, 2015
rexlion wrote:
TexasShadow wrote:
... I (the wife and passenger) find the Beartooth the most spectacular... second to the 14A descent from Burgess Junction west to Lovell, WY. This last one is called the "oh my God hill", for good reason ;)

14A sounds like fun! Thanks for the tip, I may have to check it out. ;)

X2 on 14A Awesome! Each of these drives have something different to offer so take them all!
cruiserjs
Explorer
Jun 17, 2015
" it will be very tight in some spots with absolutely nothing on the passenger side while going up."

Silly! That depends on which direction you are going!!

Nothing suicidal about either of those roads for any driver of moderate, careful skills!!
knshook
Explorer
Jun 17, 2015
I really appreciate all the help. Speaking for myself the "nothing on the passenger side" of mountain gives me pause! I appreciate the info about shuttle service-didn't realize there was such a service. We don't arrive in GNP until mid July. Like others had posted we too loved the Beartooth,which we traveled last year. We are looking forward to seeing Glacier! Once again-thank you very much- we have a lot more info to work with.
lizzie
Explorer
Jun 18, 2015
When we are on Beartooth I think it is the most beautiful road in the world. When we are on GTTS I think, "No, THIS is the most beautiful road in the world. Do both if you possibly can. In 1973 we pulled our 17' Shasta TT over Beartooth behind the snow plow. We had no idea what we were getting into but it is one of our best family memories. No TT's on GTTS and that is a good thing. lizzie

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