Distance: 50.7 miles
Had a lie in to take advantage of the 11am check out time before packing up.
Cycled to Columbia Falls and stayed on the 468 too far. Missed the turning onto another minor road and ended up on gravel roads in the middle of nowhere - great scenery though - saw parts of Glacier National Park we wouldn't have seen otherwise.
Rerouted to West Glacier, adding 22 miles to the day and confirmed that the Going-to-the-Sun road was closed. It was disappointing not to be able to cycle along the Going-to-the-Sun road but also cut out 100 miles and an ascent to over 6,000 feet. We were in two minds as to whether this was a blessing in disguise given the beating we took in the Rockies.
Arrived in a very well kept campsite with all the mod cons - free showers, wifi and a TV room. Got an early night for the 5,216 foot ascent up Marias Pass tomorrow.
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