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Trail of the Cedars – Logan Pass loop from Lake McDonald Lodge

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United States

Montana

Flathead County

Trail of the Cedars – Logan Pass loop from Lake McDonald Lodge

Hard

2.8

(20)

riders

Trail of the Cedars – Logan Pass loop from Lake McDonald Lodge

04:50

68.4km

1,240m

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: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 64.9 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.40 km

Moose Country Pond

Lake

5.70 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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8.94 km

Trail of the Cedars

Highlight • Trail

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

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11.0 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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26.6 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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27.4 km

Valley Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

29.5 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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34.2 km

Logan Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This area is really so incredibly beautiful.

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64.8 km

Upper McDonald Creek Bridge View

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small bridge connecting the parking area / main road to Upper McDonald Creek Trail. On the bridge, you will get an incredible view over the creek and its rapids.

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68.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.4 km

756 m

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.1 km

32.1 km

168 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,030 m)

Lowest point (980 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 26 June

17°C

9°C

93 %

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Trail of the Cedars – Logan Pass loop from Lake McDonald Lodge

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Trail of the Cedars

Red Rock Point

Haystack Creek Falls

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Upper McDonald Creek Bridge View

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