Evening star., 1928-01-29

most scenic IN America. Some have
reason for substantiating this claim
others have little more than local pride
10 support the Superlative Glacier
National Park. upon the completion OF
the transmountain road. will enter the
lists and, ii comments of those who have
been over the section completed are TO
be taken as criterion, the mantle will
descend upon a new claimant. This
new Government highway will connect
Glacier Park station, the eastern gate
way, with Bolton. the gateway on the
western slope OF the Rockies
The tranSmountain road crosses the
Continental Divide at Logan Pass one
of the most beautiful and distinctive
passes of the Northern Rocky Noun
tains. Approaching from the pass
from the west, Immediately after enter
ing the park at Bolton. the autoiSt
passes administrative headquarters. The
Flathead River. fine forest and rustic
buildings carefully located. form a
combination that is extremely attrac-
tive. Shortly after passing headquar-
terS. a virgin cedar toreSt is reached.
This is one Of the very few virgin cedar
forests left, and visitors to the park
marvel at its beauty. Three miles from
Belton is Lake Mcdonald. Like all the
Sixty-odd lakes in Glacier National
Hcter. 1t is 10 miles long and its great
est width is 2 miles: its waters mar
relouSly clear. and teenlirg with trout.
All lakes in Glacier Park are indescrib-
ably beautiful and each is quite dis
tinctive.
Road Goes Through Forest.
From the lower end Of Lake McDon-
aid, the autoist follows a wino:ng road
through a forest of cedar, tamarack.
aodgepole pine, aspen and fir. giving
vtstaS Of the lake and mountains until
the road follows the very edge of the
lake for @ distance of about one-half
mile.
Continuing from the upper end of
Lake Mcdonald, for IL miles the road
follows up Mcdonald Greek, fine tur-
bulent mountain stream. Mcdonald
Falls and Logan Falls are exquisite. The
forest along the creek is extremely
dense and ferns and moss grow in pro-
fusion. Eighteen miles from Beiton is
Avalanche Greek. where the principal
auto camp on the west side of the
Continental Divide will be located. This
camp ground win be modern in every
respect, with housekeeping cabins. deli
cateSsen store, community house, shower
baths and service station. Every effort
win be made to complete this camp
i
road is ready for travel.
A hike or horseback ride Of three
miles from Avalanche Camp Ground
brings the visitor to Avalanche Lake.
nesting at the foot of a sheer wall
$500 feet in height, at the top of
which Is Sperry Glacier. one of the most
distinctive glaciers in the park. Ava
lanche Lake Is famed for its beauty
and cutthroat trout. One-fourth mile
FfaA 10 Awrnf nf4w w.nt~n
tine example Of erosion in limestone
and striking In its wild rugged beauty
Six miles beyond Avalanche Greek the
road begins to climb to Logan Pass
The maximum grade is per cent and
curves are compensated. Twelve miles
Of road are required to make the climb
70 the pass.
Tunnel Through Rock.
There is a tunnel through solid lime
stone. TWO windows provide light and
ventilation and make a splendid frame
Tor Heavens Peak, one Of the most dis
cnctive mountains in the park A
stone parapet Is placed at the outer
edge Of the road at all sheer declivities.
Numerous parking places provide park
ing spots where motorists may linger
and drink in the magnificent views.
Glaciers. and falls and cascades fed by
NA&IAAs 0AG NbAAcsoA4hdf AL 1S are
many peaks supporting large snow
fields. Wild flowers. variousiy tinted
strata OF the earths crust, and beau-
tiful mountain meadows complete the
spectacle. Words cannot describe this
masterpiece Of nature: it must be seen
% be comprehended
Logan Pass wiz give even the most
blase traveller q thrill. Within easy
walking distance are the Hanging Gar
<AN ~te T~ke l..Hf -
trout. A tran leads from the PASS to
Granite Park chaiets, 4 distance OF 8
miles, and Is for the entire distance only
q few hundred feet below the CONT
mental Divide. Mountain goats and big
horn sheep are usually 70 be seen By
those using this trail Another trail
follows the general course Of the road
% Going-to-the-Ssin cnaiets
Continuing from Logan Pass, the Wis
tor viii be astounded at the different
types OF forest encountered east of the
Continental Divide. Engleman spruce,
balsam fr, blue spruce. aspen and
lodgepole pine predontnate. The for
est Is not so dense as that west Of the
Continental Divide, and for that rea-
son wild flowers are more plentiful
More open meadows viii also be no.
ticed.
Picturesque Chalet Groups.
Eighty miles beyond Logan Pass are
Going -to-the-5un chaletS. an extremely
picturesque group Of buildings on a
high rocky ledge iutting into st. Mary
Lake. In describing st. Mary Lake,
II as sufficient TO say that the late Sec
Yetary Of the Interior Lane pronouno ed
II the most beautiful lake In America
To perhaps a greater extent than any
other lake In the park. st. Mary Lake
Is bordered by rugged mountains
-Four miles beyond Going -to-the Sun
cllzlets is EoeS Greek. At this point q
beautiful MEADOW On the shore Of ST.
Mary Lake will be the principal auto
camp IN the park east Of the Conti-
mental Divide
II VIII be complete in every respect,
but. like the Avalanche Camp Ground,
funds for its construction cannot be
secured until contract lis let for compile
ton Of the entire road.
The junction of TTsnsnointain road
with Elackfeet highway is six miles
beyond Eoes Creek Camp Ground and
near St. Mary ChaIets Autoists may
turn north 70 famed Many Glaciers
Hotel on Lake AcDerfnott. or n
Canadian points. Or they may turn
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