Glacier National Park info

We went to glacier a couple of years ago for part of a road trip. We stayed on the east side as well. Beautiful area for sure.

The only hike we did in the area was at the summit (Hidden Lake).  It's pretty well-traveled but leads out to a beautiful overlook and we saw lots of wildlife. It's a rare hike that is pretty much all above tree-line. The summit area is beautiful and there was a really interesting area (Sunrift Gorge if I recall) with an interesting creek through a crack in the rock.  I did ride my bike down from the pass as well! My wife drove me to the top and the WEEEEEeeeeee!!!!

We stayed at St. Mary's campground and at Rising Sun. We preferred Rising Sun (we're tent campers), but St. Mary's might be better for an R-Pod. The sites are a great deal more open.

We tend to cook for ourselves, so no great insight there. Truthfully, there's not a ton of options on the east side.

The second week of Sept will for sure get you some cold weather so plan accordingly.

It can definitely get cold enough to freeze the plumbing in mid September.  Not a sure thing, but a pretty good bet.  We tent camped at Rising Sun a year ago last September right after Labor Day.

Just in case you don't know, no trailers are allowed on Going to the Sun Rd.  Actually, they aren't specifically restricted but vehicles or vehicle combinations over 21 feet, including bumpers are not allowed.  Do the math. 

Check before going about road closures and other travel restrictions. 

TT

We loved Glacier. Camped in Fish Creek campground in the national park.  Dry camping with available showers and portable water.  We had a nice wooded site and had no complaints. One of our favorite national parks.

Appreciate everyone's info--keep it coming. I hope to be there soon--bos