Logan Pass facts for kids
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Logan Pass
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| Elevation | 6,646 ft (2,026 m) |
| Traversed by | Going-to-the-Sun Road |
| Location | Flathead / Glacier counties, Montana, United States |
| Range | Lewis Range |
| Coordinates | 48°41′47.72″N 113°43′5.91″W / 48.6965889°N 113.7183083°W |
 Location in Montana
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Logan Pass is a really cool spot in Glacier National Park in Montana, USA. It's super high up, at 6,646 feet (about 2,026 meters) above sea level! This makes it the highest point you can reach on the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road. The pass is named after Major William R. Logan, who was the very first boss of the park. It's a popular place for adventurers and nature lovers.
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Visiting Logan Pass
The Logan Pass Visitor Center is open during the summer. It's a great place to learn more about the park. You can find it just east of the pass.
Hiking and Exploring
Logan Pass is a popular starting point for hiking and backpacking trips. One of the most famous trails is the Highline Trail. This path goes north along the west side of the Continental Divide. You'll walk through an area called the Garden Wall. It's named this way because so many beautiful wildflowers grow there in the summer!
Winter and Weather
Just east of Logan Pass is a spot called Big Drift. This area often gets more than 100 feet (30 meters) of snow! Strong winds push a lot of this snow over the Continental Divide during winter.
Because of all the snow and the danger of avalanches, Logan Pass closes in winter. It's usually open from mid-to-late June until mid-October.
Record Winds
Logan Pass can get very windy! On April 9, 2014, a record wind gust of 139 miles per hour was recorded. The pass was closed at that time. The previous record was 133 mph, set on December 13, 2006.
Wildlife Spotting
Logan Pass is an excellent place to see wild animals. You are almost sure to spot a mountain goat here. They have become used to people visiting in the summertime.
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Mount Reynolds at Logan Pass
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A view from Logan Pass
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Logan Pass from Bearhat Mountain
See also
In Spanish: Logan Pass para niños
