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A breathtaking trail that takes you from dense forest to uninterrupted views from the summit.


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Map Key

7.8

Miles

12.5

KM

Point to Point

8,075' 2,461 m

High

4,556' 1,389 m

Low

1,092' 333 m

Up

3,521' 1,073 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

43%

Max Grade (23°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Going-To-The-Sun Road is closed to motorized traffic in the fall, winter, and spring.

Description

During the summer, you can reach the trailheads on Going-To-The-Sun Road using the shuttle service provided by the NPS. The price is included in the park's entrance fee. To reach Siyeh Pass, you can take Siyeh Bend 1.1 miles to Piegan Pass. After taking a left on Piegan Pass follow it for 2 miles to the entrance for Siyeh pass. Siyeh Pass is 7.6 miles and will dump you back on Going-To-The-Sun Road where you can catch a shuttle.

The trail starts out at a gentle incline through dense forest. There are occasional creeks, rocks, and roots so keep your eyes open. As the forest thins out, the views only get better. There are many glaciers and glacial lakes that you can get a breathtaking view of from the trail. The forest completely thins out, and you have an easy hike before you reach the major climb of the trail to the summit. There are many switchbacks here and you should be ready for a drop in temperature as you wind your way up the mountain.

Once you reach the top of Siyeh Pass, you'll have breathtaking views of Mt Siyeh. The view goes uninterrupted between mountains for miles. As you start your descent, you can catch a glimpse of St Mary Lake. The descent is steep so be careful on your way down. With a mile or two left of the trail, you'll come upon several small waterfalls. This is a great place to take a peaceful rest and take in some beautiful views before you finish your hike. The trail follows the river for a while and there are some spectacular views of the mountains.

When the trail ends on Going-To-The-Sun Road, you can catch a shuttle to you next destination or back to St Mary's for a well-deserved meal in on of the great restaurants located in town.

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Flora & Fauna

You'll see lots of wildflowers around the trail. There is also abundant wildlife, including bears, so make sure you make lots of noise.

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Shared By:

Nate Jones with improvements by Tilman Giese

Trail Ratings

  4.9 from 8 votes

#3

in St. Mary

#597

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Photos

Beautiful wildflowers looking out towards the renowned Montana mountains. In valley below Siyeh Pass.
Aug 10, 2018 near Swiftcu…, MT
Great views of Reynolds Mountain and Preston Park along the Siyeh Pass trail.
Jan 23, 2016 near Swiftcu…, MT
Three friends taking a minute to take in the view from the summit of Siyeh Pass.
Nov 9, 2015 near Rising Sun, MT
A small waterfall on Baring Creek
Aug 4, 2019 near Rising Sun, MT
Indigo-colored flowers moving softly in the wind as strom rolls in. Siyeh Pass Trail to the right, ridge of Mahtapi Peak to the left.
Aug 10, 2018 near Rising Sun, MT
Siyeh Pass, Glacier National Park.
Jun 1, 2016 near Rising Sun, MT

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