McDonald Creek flows down from Mount Geduhn of the Livingston Range in Glacier National Park. This springtime rush of cold, Montana snowmelt has transformed this glacial stream into a thunderous river, rushing toward Lake McDonald. The creek is found west of Logan Pass and the Continental Divide, flowing parallel to Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Construction of the Sun Road began in 1920, an amazing high altitude engineering feat. First thoughts on road design envisioned a multitude of switchbacks. As it turns out only one was built, called The Loop. The winter freezes and summer thaws have taken their toll on this well traveled highway. Park officials are looking at options to minimize impacts of a major road refurbishment. There is no doubt that this National Civil Engineering Landmark will continue to thrill Glacier's visitors for years to come.