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Trail of the Cedars – Big Bend loop from Avalanche Creek

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United States

Montana

Flathead County

Trail of the Cedars – Big Bend loop from Avalanche Creek

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18,252

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Trail of the Cedars – Big Bend loop from Avalanche Creek

03:00

41.5km

830m

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: August 5, 2026

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Glacier National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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264 m

Trail of the Cedars

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Yes, also Cedars, and old ones at that, are in the park

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2.30 km

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 bike) and follow the short path down to broad, rust-colored rocks that give the spot its name. From here, you’ll get a striking view of the creek as it rushes through carved channels, especially vibrant in early summer. It’s a peaceful spot for a quick rest or a picnic, with the layered peaks of Glacier National Park rising in the distance and the sound of water all around.

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7.20 km

Going-to-the-Sun Road — Mountainside Section

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The GTTSR leads exactly along this slope and climbs up to Logan Pass.

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14.9 km

Lewis Range Viewpoint

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One of the advantages of the GTTSR is the constantly changing views. The very next bend brings something new

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17.9 km

Haystack Creek Falls

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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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18.6 km

View into the valley from the Going-to-the-Sun Road

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Almost at the very top, this view offers a look back towards West Glacier

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18.7 km

Valley Lookout

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20.9 km

Big Bend

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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 Logan Pass, it offers a breathtaking vantage point of the upper Garden Wall and the valley far below. There’s a small pullout where you can pause to take in the view—or catch your breath if you're climbing by bike. In summer, wildflowers often blanket the slopes, and waterfalls thread down the cliffs in the distance. It’s a classic Glacier National Park scene, and one of the road’s most photographed spots.

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41.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.1 km

242 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

11.9 km

Elevation

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Thursday 20 August

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