These cliffs aren't just pretty scenery, they were a mountain of trouble for the workers building the road. It took dynamite and grit to carve a path, all in five weeks. Completed in 1933, it was one of the first improvements to the road after it opened to traffic in late 1932.

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1. Saint Mary Lake – Going-to-the-Sun Road loop from Whiskey Gap

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,370 m

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Location: Glacier County, Montana, United States

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1. Saint Mary Lake – Going-to-the-Sun Road loop from Whiskey Gap

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