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
Date:	20 Jun 2005 2:02:43 PM
Activity:	Backpacking ActivitySearchBackpacking
State:	Montana (MT)
Distance:	9.79 mi (Change units)
Survey Elevation:	Total Gain: 3395 ft Total Loss: 4561 ft Net Change: -1166 ft
Difficulty:	5 / 10
Tags:	Montana, Glacier National Park, East Glacier Park
Rating:	2 rating(s) Rate it

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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Siyeh Bend to Sunrift Gorge

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SBF001

Location: 48.701622, -113.667297
Siyeh Bend: Climb along the babbling Siyeh Creek into dense, tall forest

SBF002

Location: 48.691666, -113.660713
Swing L onto Siyeh Pass Trail; elk migrate here after snowmelt

SBF003

Location: 48.712135, -113.655281
Turn R for Siyeh Pass; wildflowers dot giant alpine bowl ahead

SBF004

Location: 48.718121, -113.629189
Siyeh 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, -113.624123
Sexton 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, -113.618271
Use caution on loose switchbacks

SBF007

Location: 48.704399, -113.614868
Descend through a stand of short, twisted Douglas firs

SBF008

Location: 48.693932, -113.608192
Path drops a quick 800 feet

SBF009

Location: 48.688366, -113.609009
Cascades roar in Baring Creek

SBF010

Location: 48.682804, -113.601303
Stay E as creek carves itself into Sunrift Gorge

SBF011

Location: 48.678360, -113.595543
Trail ends @ Going-to-the-Sun Rd.; shuttle or hike 4.8 miles back to trailhead

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