Oberlin Bend
If you stop at Oberlin Bend there's a good chance you'll one of the park's famous mountain goats.
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Oberlin Bend Details
Mountain goats, with their ability to navigate the high, steep terrain of massive mountains, are a symbol of Glacier National Park. And if you stop at Oberlin Bend there's a good chance you'll spot one. Located 18.4 miles from St. Mary and 31.7 miles from West Glacier on Going-to-the-Sun Road, the Oberlin Bend pull-out offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains. A short walk on a boardwalk takes you to a viewing spot where you can watch the road wind up the hanging valley below. Bring your binoculars and camera. It's a perfect place to scope the sides of Mount Oberlin for mountain goats, which are known to frequent the area.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Oberlin Bend
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Continental Divide
In Glacier National Park, on one side of the Continental Divide you head to St. Mary and on the other you descend to the West Entrance.
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Logan Pass
At 6,640 feet, Logan Pass marks the high point of Going-to-the-Sun Road and the highest elevation in the park you can reach by car.
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Highline Trail
The Highline Trail is one of the park's most popular hikes.
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Hidden Lake Overlook
This short hike provides easy access to Glacier's alpine high country and is a perfect hike for those needing to stretch their legs while driving Going-to-the-Sun Road.
