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Upper McDonald Creek Overlook – Logan Pass loop from West Glacier

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Upper McDonald Creek Overlook – Logan Pass loop from West Glacier

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Upper McDonald Creek Overlook – Logan Pass loop from West Glacier

07:02

105km

1,440m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Flathead National Forest

Glacier National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.10 km

Going-to-the-Sun Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a stunning and scenic road that traverses the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. This road, recognized as an engineering marvel and a National Historic Landmark, offers unparalleled vistas …

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22.3 km

Moose Country Pond

Lake

23.6 km

Upper McDonald Creek Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Climbing down the rocks from the parking lot offers the chance for a refreshing swim in the creek

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28.6 km

Red Rock Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Red Rocks Point is a scenic pullout along Going-to-the-Sun Road, just west of McDonald Creek’s tumbling cascades. It’s an easy place to miss—but worth a pause. Park (or dismount your …

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44.3 km

Haystack Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Going right under the road, Haystack creek falls is a beautiful natural and man-made sight, with impressive masonry work to create the tunnel, and a natural wonder running underneath.

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47.2 km

Big Bend

Highlight • Viewpoint

Big Bend is one of the most iconic curves on Going-to-the-Sun Road, where the pavement sweeps in a dramatic arc beneath towering peaks and open sky. Located just west of …

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51.9 km

Logan Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This area is really so incredibly beautiful.

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94.3 km

Lake McDonald

Highlight • Lake

101 km

McDonald Creek

Highlight • River

As you continue, you'll come across McDonald Creek. It's a lovely spot to pause and enjoy. The creek flows from McDonald Lake into the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, …

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105 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

99.3 km

2.58 km

2.49 km

346 m

170 m

155 m

Surfaces

64.3 km

40.6 km

157 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,030 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

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Upper McDonald Creek Overlook – Logan Pass loop from West Glacier

Going-to-the-Sun Road Trail

Upper McDonald Creek Overlook

Red Rock Point

Haystack Creek Falls

Big Bend

Logan Pass

Lake McDonald

McDonald Creek

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