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Ranger_Tim
Explorer
Oct 18, 2016

Going to the Sun Road - Size Limit?

After traversing the Going to the Sun Road in Glacier in a car, I wonder how hair-raising it would be for me in our TC. I have a 22 foot F350 with an 11.5 feet tall clearance with camper, and I don't think I would like to try it. It would seem to me to be a bit too big for comfort, especially during peak season. It's dealing with oncoming traffic that would seem to be the problem.

Any response from those who have tackled it? Will the Park Service tag me for being a foot longer than their rule? I want to know before I try to go there again someday.
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  • CSG's avatar
    CSG
    Explorer
    Oct 18, 2016
    Did it once (1992) in our old regular cab long bed 2500 with a 9 1/2' Lance. They let us through but I still have nightmares. Tried it again 15 years later with the truck in my signature (we left the 5th wheel behind) and ended up turning around midway. Too old to drive roads like that anymore.
  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    Oct 18, 2016
    I can't really think of any reason to do it. I think it would make sense to drop your TC. Go have fun, and then come back at the end of the day. I believe my truck is too long even without the TC.

    Another possibility is to rent a car for the day. We thought about that as well.

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