St. Mary Falls Trail
On this easy walk you'll see a series of five waterfalls and gorges.
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St. Mary Falls Trail Details
This is one of those hikes that affords amazing rewards without too much work. On this easy walk you'll see a series of five waterfalls and gorges. The trailhead is located on Going-to-the-Sun Road about 6.8 miles east of Logan Pass or 10.7 miles west of the St. Mary Visitor Center. The trailhead pullout is well marked and includes a shuttle stop. The three-mile hike brings you up-close to two impressive waterfalls. You descend a few hundred feet to reach Saint Mary Falls at about 1.2 miles and then climb a couple hundred feet Virginia Falls at 1.8 miles. St. Mary Falls drops about 35 feet in three separate tiers. The pools at the base of the falls are aqua-green. Virginia Falls is also multi-tiered, with the main drop falling about 50 feet. Getting close enough to the falls to feel the spray is a great way to cool off during the summer. This hike is extremely popular. Get there early to find a parking spot or take the shuttle to the trailhead. Glacier is grizzly country. Carry bear spray, make noise and travel in groups. Access is via the St. Mary Falls Trailhead.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.2 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around St. Mary Falls Trail
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St. Mary Falls/Virginia Falls
The pullout to the trailhead for St. Mary Falls / Virginia Falls is located just 0.3 miles west of Sunrift Gorge.
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Virginia Falls Trail
This is one of those hikes that affords amazing rewards without too much work.
0.6 mi away
Sunrift Gorge
Sunrift Gorge was formed when a small stream cut through a natural break in the rock.
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Baring Falls Trail
It's only about a 75-foot walk from your car to see Sunrift Gorge.
