Glacier National Park: Hike from Sun Point to St. Mary Falls
The hike from Sun Point to Baring Falls and then to St. Mary Falls is fairly easy, but is colorful and absolutely beautiful. At every corner, at every turn, there is a spectacular scenery.
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St. Mary, Montana - Glacier National Park
We drove from Banff, Alberta, Canada to St. Mary, Montana to visit Glacier National Park.
Today we took a 1.5 mile scooter ride from the campground (St. Mary, East Glacier KOA) to Glacier National Park visitor’s center. From there we took the free Shuttle Bus all over the entire park on the famous ‘Going-To-The-Sun Road’, stopping at Logan Pass (highest elevation in park). It was a good thing we took the bus because the road was right on the edge of a cliff and made Jeannie quite uneasy looking over the side! Unfortunately it was so overcast it wasn’t worth flying the quadcopter.
From there we took the bus to go for a long 5+ mile hike to see Avalanche Lake! This was a hike that was almost entirely uphill the way there, but we made it and the scenery quite nice!
Much to our dismay, once there were over 150 glaciers, but today there are only 25 and are expected to be gone in a couple decades! Because of the overcast conditions, we only saw one, Sunset Glacier!
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Hiking to Virginia and St. Mary Falls in Glacier National Park with Glacier Guides and Montana Raft
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Learn about historical and cultural considerations in Glacier National Park while being wow-ed out by two majestic waterfalls on this easy hike in the St. Mary Valley!
Difficulty: Easy, Moderate – 3.6 miles, 525 feet in elevation gain.
Dates: Wednesdays in July through mid September.
Glacier Guides and Montana Raft is an eco-conscious company based in West Glacier, Montana, offering rafting, hiking, backpacking, fishing, biking, equipment rentals and lodging in and around Glacier National Park!
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St.Mary Falls - Glacier National Park
St.Mary Falls - Glacier National Park - Montana - EUA
St. Mary é uma comunidade na fronteira oeste do Blackfeet reserva indígena adjacente ao Parque Nacional Glacier em Glacier County, Montana, Estados Unidos. A cachoeira está localizada no Glacier National Park.
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St. Mary Falls Glacier National Park
Easy in and easy out to this magnificient falls, a mere .08 one way. Take the St Mary trail head from Going-to-the-Sun Road WOW !! Stretch your legs a bit more and hike another skinny mile into Virginia Falls. DOUBLE WOW!!
Baring Falls at St Mary Lake, Glacier Park, Montana, USA
Baring Falls at St Mary Lake, Glacier Park, Montana, USA
September 16, last day the Going to the Sun Road was open in 2012
St Mary Lake Glacier National Park Montana USA
St Mary Lake Tour & Hike, Glacier National Park 2012 - Part 1 of 2
Lake McDonald, Haystack Butte Falls, boat ride on St Mary Lake to
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- St. Mary Lake w/ Wild Goose Island by Scoonpooh from a blog titled Glacier National Park - The East Side
- Pooh checking out St. Mary Lake by Scoonpooh from a blog titled Glacier National Park - The East Side
- Sun Point, St. Mary Lake by Denisita from a blog titled Another dream fulfilled
- Head of St. Mary Lake by Mrweinstein from a blog titled Glacier National Park Day II
- St. Mary Lake by Mrweinstein from a blog titled Glacier National Park Day II
Glacier National Park (Montana): Moose in marsh-St. Mary Lake
Cow moose near St. Mary Lake in Glacier National Park, Montana. Enjoy peaceful scene of a moose eating grass in a marsh with snow-capped mountains in the background. Glacier National Park, Montana, Rocky Mountains.
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St Mary Lake, Glacier Park, Montana, USA
Pan of St Mary Lake, Glacier Park, Montana, USA
September 16, last day the Going to the Sun Road was open in 2012
St Mary to East Glacier Montana
2013 ride from St. Mary to East Glacier Montana
Bird Woman Falls, Glacier National Park, Montana
Bird Woman Falls is a 492 feet (150 m) waterfall located immediately west of the continental divide in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States. The falls are readily visible from a distance of two miles along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, which bisects the park east to west. The falls are fed by snowfields and a remnant glacier located on the north and west flanks of Mount Oberlin.
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Glacier National Park - August 11, 2012 - St. Mary Falls & Virginia Falls
Glacier National Park - August 11, 2012 - St. Mary Falls and Virginia Falls hike
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East Glacier / St. Mary’s KOA Resort - Campground Review
Review of the East Glacier/ St. Mary’s KOA Resort in the east side of Glacier National Park in St. Mary, Montana. Loved this KOA access to Glacier and it had lots of amenities and unparalleled views.
Top Things to See at Glacier National Park | 10K-mile Road Trip Vlog 47
Here are the top 5 things to do and see in Glacier National Park, Montana, from driving along the Going-to-the-Sun Road to the best hikes and seeing waterfalls and wildlife along the way. See below for more details:
1. Going-to-the-Sun Road
This is a 50-mile road that crosses the park and has epic views almost the entire way. It takes the term scenic highway to a level you never thought possible. Lots of turnoffs along the way to stop for pictures. The road is covered in snow and impassible for most of the year. It is usually only open from late June/early July through mid-October. Check the National Park Service page for exact open and close dates:
Even if you don't have time to do any hikes, just driving along this road is worth the trip. We cannot get over how pretty the scenery is.
2. Hike the Highline Trail (at Logan Pass)
The Highline Trail is the most scenic and breathtakingly beautiful trail I've ever been on. The views over the valley below are incredible. The flowers are colorful and gorgeous. And since you start at Logan Pass with an elevation of over 6600 feet, you don't have to do any work to get the amazing views. You may have to get over your fear of heights, but it's totally worth it. DON'T RUN and DON'T WALK BACKWARDS on this trail - two things I did and I can attest that neither one is smart.
3. Hike Hidden Lake (at Logan Pass)
Hidden Lake is a short hike (1.3 miles) from the visitor center at Logan Pass. It's completely exposed to the sun the entire time. It's always busy. Always. You will see mountain goats on this trail. They're everywhere.
4. Sun Point at Saint Mary Lake
About 15 minutes past Logan Pass is Sun Point. There's a large parking lot right there so it's only a 0.1 mile hike out to the point and it's so pretty. You can see so many mountains and you have such a great view over the lake in all directions.
5. McDonald Falls and Lake McDonald
On the north side of Lake McDonald, turn on North Lake McDonald Road and drive for about 2 minutes to the small parking area on your right. You'll see a trailhead for McDonald Creek. That will take you to the waterfall. Look for deer along this trail (we saw two). You can follow the trail out to Lake McDonald too.
For up-to-date info on road closures, fires, and weather, check out the Glacier National Park site:
Hope you liked the vlog! Here are some time stamps:
0:29 - Lake McDonald
0:51 - McDonald Falls
1:15 - The deer on McDonald Creek Trail
1:38 - Going-to-the-Sun Road
3:46 - Saint Mary Lake
4:10 - Sun Point
5:22 - Logan Pass visitor Center
5:35 - Hidden Lake Trail
6:47 - Mountain goats on Hidden Lake Trail
8:11 - Highline Trail
11:38 - That time I almost died on Highline Trail
12:58 - More Going-to-the-Sun Road
13:24 - The bear on Going-to-the-Sun Road
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St Mary's Lake - Glacier National Park Montana
Photos show of view along St Mary's Lake - Glacier NP Montana