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Glacier National Park: Siyeh Bend to Sunrift Gorge
Windswept ridges, jigsaw peaks, and a bulldozing glacier are just few of the highlights on this 9.8-mile half-circle route near Going-to-the-Sun and Matahpi Peaks.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | Montana (MT) |
| Distance: | 9.79 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| Rating: |
 2 rating(s)
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PERMIT: Overnight camping in Glacier National Park requires a backcountry permit. Check out the latest fees and more details at nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm.
MORE PARK INFO: Glacier National Park, (406) 888-7800; nps.gov/glac/.
TO TRAILHEAD: From Saint Mary Visitor Center, drive 10.5 miles on Going-to-the-Sun Rd. to Siyeh Bend. Park safely off main road.
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SBF01
| Distance: 9.79 mi | Points: 542 |
Siyeh Bend to Sunrift Gorge
Points of Interest
SBF001
Location: 48.701622, -113.667297Siyeh Bend: Climb along the babbling Siyeh Creek into dense, tall forest
SBF002
Location: 48.691666, -113.660713Swing L onto Siyeh Pass Trail; elk migrate here after snowmelt
SBF003
Location: 48.712135, -113.655281Turn R for Siyeh Pass; wildflowers dot giant alpine bowl ahead
SBF004
Location: 48.718121, -113.629189Siyeh Pass; views N of an unnamed lake and Siyeh Peak (10,014 ft.); trail climbs to another windy col with stellar views of the rugged Continental Divide
SBF005
Location: 48.711662, -113.624123Sexton Glacier hangs from Matahpi Peak; turn L to stay on main route down Side Trip: Turn R and go to the moraine lip to overlook the glacier
SBF006
Location: 48.710705, -113.618271Use caution on loose switchbacks
SBF007
Location: 48.704399, -113.614868Descend through a stand of short, twisted Douglas firs
SBF008
Location: 48.693932, -113.608192Path drops a quick 800 feet
SBF009
Location: 48.688366, -113.609009Cascades roar in Baring Creek
SBF010
Location: 48.682804, -113.601303Stay E as creek carves itself into Sunrift Gorge
SBF011
Location: 48.678360, -113.595543Trail ends @ Going-to-the-Sun Rd.; shuttle or hike 4.8 miles back to trailhead
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