Saint Mary, Montana

Top Spots in and near Saint Mary

Browning, Montana
Backpack the Continental Divide in Glacier NP

4.0

33.4 mi / 5257 ft gain

Park your car at the Two Medicine North Shore Trailhead, and take a National Park Shuttle (if they are running during the season--they stop around Labor Day in September) or set up a private shuttle service to St. Mary and the Red Eagle Trailhead (only ~$10-20 bucks a person).The first day from t...
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Browning, Montana
Kayak Saint Mary Lake, Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park, one of the United States' finest national parks, is home to some of the most spectacular glacially carved lakes in the country. Situated along the famous Going-to-the-Sun (GTTS) road, Saint Mary Lake, the park's second largest lake, offers some of the finest views in the pa...
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Browning, Montana
Capture Sunrise at St. Mary Lake

5.0

One of the more popular spots to photograph this lake is from the Wild Goose Island pullout. However, I prefer to get off the beaten path a little bit and avoid the crowds. The pin on the map will take you to the next pullout just east of Wild Goose Island, but before you get to Rising Sun campgr...
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Glacier County, Montana
Photograph Wild Goose Island

5.0

Wild Goose Island in Glacier National Park is one of the most iconic photography locations in the park. As a subject it differs wildly from time of year and time of day; a gorgeous 14' tall element surrounded by a vast alpine lake in the heart of a glaciated valley set against glacier-carved peak...
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Browning, Montana
Hike to Sun Point

5.0

1.6 mi / 250 ft gain

With panoramic views of St. Mary Lake and it’s surrounding peaks, Sun Point is the perfect spot to chill/relax in Glacier National Park. It can be reached via the Sun Point Nature Trail or the Sun Point picnic area.To reach Sun Point via the nature trail, start at Sunrift Gorge parking area. Cl...
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Browning, Montana
Baring, St. Mary, and Virginia Falls in Glacier NP

4.7

5.43 mi / 500 ft gain

This 5.4 mile out-and-back hike will take you to Baring, St. Mary, and Virginia Falls. Start your hike at the Sunrift Gorge parking area. Hike down the stairs on the south side of the road. Here you’ll see the trailhead for Baring Falls. Descend until you reach the Baring Falls/Sun Point junc...
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Rising Sun, Montana
Baring Falls via Piegan Pass Trail

1.96 mi / 246 ft gain

Baring Falls via Piegan Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail to a waterfall located near the southern end of St. Mary Lake in East Glacier Park Village, Montana.
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Glacier County, Montana
Triple Divide Pass Trail to Red Eagle Lake

29.22 mi / 5499 ft gain

A couple of notes to keep in mind before you start... this is a loop that takes you to a different part of the park so you will either need two vehicles (one for the pickup spot and one to take you to the trailhead) or you will need to hitchhike back to you drop off vehicle. Also you will need to...
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Browning, Montana
Backpack to Poia Lake, Glacier NP

12.8 mi / 1700 ft gain

Located in Many Glacier, the Red Gap Pass trail begins at the Apikuni Falls Trailhead located east of the Many Glacier Lodge (if you're looking to check out the falls before your hike, check out Hike to Apikuni Falls at Glacier National Park). The trail starts at a gradual incline and continue th...
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Swiftcurrent, Montana
Hike to Apikuni Falls at Glacier National Park

5.0

1.92 mi / 670 ft gain

From the parking lot follow the trail to the left to Apikuni Falls. The first 1/4 mile of the trail is an easy stroll through an open field before entering an aspen forest where the trail ascends more than 500 feet in less than 1/2 mile. The falls won't be visible until the final 1/8 mile of the...
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Browning, Montana
Cracker Lake

5.0

12.71 mi / 2001 ft gain

The 6.1 mile (12.2 roundtrip), hike to Cracker Lake includes wooded forests, grand views of lakes and mountains, creek crossings, distant waterfalls, mining ruins, possible wildflowers and wildlife, and a swim in turquoise water. At 1400ft elevation gain, the trail never gets too taxing. The view...
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Browning, Montana
Hike the Skyline Experience

12.62 mi / 6500 ft gain

The route starts from Many Glacier at the Cracker Lake Trailhead, about 5000 feet. Hike the trail about 2 miles until you come to a fork, stay right here to keep your approach hike a little shorter. Hikers wind through switchbacks and beautiful meadows and forests on the way to a crossing of Crac...
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Browning, Montana
Walk the Swiftcurrent Nature Trail, Glacier National Park

5.0

2.66 mi / 135 ft gain

Walking in either direction, the trail is easy to follow. If you take the loop counter-clockwise, you will reach the Grinnell Glacier parking area in just over a half mile (which is an alternate starting point for this trail). Follow the signs and continue left to rejoin the trail. About a mile l...
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Browning, Montana
Kayak Swiftcurrent Lake

4.5

Swiftcurrent Lake is easily accessed along the shores of Many Glacier Hotel where ample parking is available. The Glacier Park Boat Company offers single and double kayak rentals onsite (pricing and dates of operations are available here: glacierparkboats.com) or you can bring your own.The calm ...
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Browning, Montana
Gunsight Pass to Gunsight Lake Campsite

5.0

13.06 mi / 1667 ft gain

How to Get There: Get your backcountry pass at the St. Mary visitor center and then head over to the hike, which begins from the Jackson Glacier Overlook, located 12.6 miles west of the center on the Going-to-Sun-Road. The Hike: The first mile of the hike is a downhill, and then the trail is ...
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Browning, Montana
Hike Mount Siyeh

5.0

8.45 mi / 4209 ft gain

Once the Going-To-The-Sun Road has opened fully, this massive peak is accessible by driving to Siyeh Bend on the east side of the Logan Pass Visitors Center. Plan on a sun up to sun down adventure. Choose a sunny summer day and head up to hit the trail! Park at Siyeh Bend, and start on the Pie...
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