Montana - Beartooth Hwy Vs Going To The Sun Rd
Thank you Mike Awe from FB group License2Ride (Nation) for this amazing and very helpful comparison between Beartooth Hwy and Going To The Sun Rd
## Updated by Motorcyclist Map after I had the opportunity to ride both in Sep 2022
​ | Beartooth`(BT) | Going To The Sun (GTS) |
Highest Point | 10947 ft | 6646 ft |
Cost | Free | $30/ m/c plus $2 vehicle reservation |
Length | 68.7 miles (Red Lodge to Cooke City) | 49.7 (West Glacier to St Mary) |
Year Completed | 1936 | 1932 |
Restrooms | 1 | Several |
Fun Facts | BT listed as one of most dangerous roads in Montana (Wyoming) | ​Latest season opening of GtS July 13, 2022 in 90 yr history |
Scenic/Technical | BT was more technical. Both had view of canyons and mountain lakes and streams | GtS was a more scenic ride since you were looking up at the mountains instead of cresting them. Both had view of canyons and mountain lakes and streams |
Traffic | Average traffic | GtS was heavily traveled. It requires a vehicle registration as well as an entry fee between 6am & 4 pm May thru Sept. |
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Direction | Either side | West to East is better especially if you are taking videos from the bike. You get uninterrupted views of the mountains and valleys |
Thats Mike - Thank you again for the contribution!
