This is a Continental Divide about 10 miles west of Helena. US 12 passes through it. There is a... read more
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MacDonald Pass
Helena, MT
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“Continental Divide”
phat_dawg_21
, Alpharetta, Georgia
“Great views to enjoy!”
We decided to explore the MacDonald Pass. We saw beautiful trees and gorgeous mountains. I saw an... read more
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, Toronto, Canada
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, Georgia
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This is a Continental Divide about 10 miles west of Helena. US 12 passes through it.
There is a turnout to the south of the highway. From there you have great views, especially on a clear day.
Unfortunately, we had haze.
Date of experience: September 2020
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Robby G C
Toronto, Canada
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We decided to explore the MacDonald Pass. We saw beautiful trees and gorgeous mountains.
I saw an eagle flying above the clouds. Wow!
We had crossed the Continental divide.
In the olden days, people had to pay toll to enter into the Continental Divide.
For more info, look at the pictures. It is really interesting.
A must see!
Date of experience: June 2019
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324lindyf
Saint Ignatius, Montana
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The drive over friday was perfect.. the views are beautiful..On friday night it snowed.. so the drive back home could have been slippery but the road was clear and wet.. the fresh snow made the views even better..
Date of experience: October 2019
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jer b
Bristol, Connecticut
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The MacDonald pass is located west of Helena and we passed through it on our way out to Missoula. It crosses the Continental Divide at an altitude of 6,312 feet and was originally a toll road operated by a Mr. MacDonald. This highway affords the traveler another view of the spectacular scenery Montana is known for: majestic mountains and beautiful plains along the way. You see so much of this beauty along the way that sometimes you have to remind yourself to slow do, top and soak it all in.
Date of experience: September 2019
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Carol H
De Pere, Wisconsin
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At an elevation of 6,312 feet, the pass is located on the Continental Divide west of Helena. It was used in 1870-1880 for travel between Helena and Deer Lodge, and was originally a toll road over the Rocky Mountains. It is named for R. Alexander MacDonald who operated the toll road.
Long-time friends we were visiting in Helena in early May drove my spouse and I out of town to the divide where one can stop at a pull-out to enjoy the scenery. Unfortunately for us, the pull-out was covered in snow. After a very brief stop, we returned the way we had come. Disappointing not to be able to stop longer. However, we did enjoy the short drive.
Date of experience: May 2019
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