Big Drift

The Big Drift is in , in the U.S. state of and is an area along the Going-to-the-Sun Road where a large amount of winter snow can accumulate to depths of 80 feet.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Piegan Mountain and Mount Oberlin.

Peak
is located in the , Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of . is located in a cirque immediately southeast of the summit.

Peak
is located in the , Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of . is just northwest of . Below the summit to the northwest, water and melting snow off lead to the 492 feet , one of the tallest waterfalls in Glacier National Park.

Peak
is located in the , Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of . rises to the west of and above the Hidden Lake Trail which leads to just west of the continental divide.

Big Drift

Latitude
48.69747° or 48° 41′ 51″ north
Longitude
-113.70928° or 113° 42′ 33″ west
Elevation
6,503 feet (1,982 metres)
Open location code
85W8M7WR+X7
Geo­Names ID
5639901
Wiki­data ID
Q2902200
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Spanish—“Big Drift” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Big Drift
  • Chinese: 大漂移地区
  • Dutch: Big Drift
  • French: Big Drift
  • Spanish: Big drift
  • Spanish: Big Drift

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Siyeh Bend and Packers Roost.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Logan Pass and Oberlin Falls.

Montana: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Helena, Billings, Glacier National Park, and Missoula.

Curious Cliffs to Discover

Uncover intriguing cliffs from every corner of the globe.
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