Whitefish,MT - near Essex,MT (50 miles)
We decided to do the alternate route around Glacier National Park, mainly because we didn't bring our passports, but also because we had heard the road over Logan pass was not ideal. So to compromise, we decided we would still ride to the park, but we would take the shuttle up to Logan pass, hike around and the ride a bit longer before camping for the night.
I am so glad we went on the shuttle! Going-to-the-sun road isn't very steep, so going over the pass wouldn't have been any more difficult than Washington pass. But, there was no shoulder, limited times that cyclists could be on the road, and way too many places were there was a straight drop off with you only protection being a rock wall a foot and a half high. No thank you.
That being said, the trip in the shuttle was great! We still got to see all the views, plus we got to hike around the top of Logan pass a bit too. What absolute beauty! It is safe to say that Glacier gas topped everything we have seen to this point. Crystal clear water, waterfalls, massive snow peaked mountains, huge valleys and lakes, and the plant life was surprisingly colorful. It was definitely a place I would like to come back and spend a week.
The alternate route is along Route 2, and so fat it has been pleasant. There is low traffic and the pass isn't as high. Tomorrow we will ride to East Glacier and hopefully have time to go back into the park for another hike.
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