A thunderstorm came through overnight but all was dry in the morning. I wanted to leave and start the climb on Going-to-the-Sun Road, bikes are not allowed on two sections between 11AM and 4PM. This is a long climb, 31 miles, to the top of Logan Pass. I opted to leave a bit later and have a hefty breakfast so I began climbing at 8AM.
The grade was gradual along Lake McDonald.
The views up to the tunnel at the hairpin.
Now I am riding on the side of the road next to a 15 inch high stonewall, the only thing between the road and a 2,000 foot drop to the valley floor.
I stopped for a 30 minute break at the summit visitor center and visited with the people waiting for the shuttle bus.
The way down was steep with shape curves, many photo stops before reaching the bottom.
There was a traffic jam near Saint Mary Lake, a grizzly bear was feasting on berries about 50 feet down the bank on the side of the road.
In Saint Mary I stopped for food, ice cream and Dr. Pepper before heading to the campground. Nancy chose Duck Lake Campground for our meetup. My map showed two Duck Lake campgrounds, there has been limited cell service for the past three days so I have not been able to discuss which campground. Going by our last conversation I thought she was in Browning 46 miles away so that is where I headed. I get into Browning and the campground does not exit! I finally am able to contact Nancy, she is in Babb another 30 miles away. CRAP! Babb is 10 miles from Saint Mary where I had stopped to eat! Nancy drove to Browning, picked me up and drove me to the campground. I will stay here a few days to explore the Glacier Park together before continuing east.
