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
Baring Dock, hike to Baring and St Mary Falls. Part 2:
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- 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
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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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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Don't be squeamish as we make our way up Going-to-the-Sun highway to the top of Logan Pass. Walk with us past the alpine wildflowers to beautiful Hidden Lake. We are almost always guaranteed to spot a mountain goat as they have become adjusted to summertime human visitation. The video does not do justice to the sheer splendor of Glacier National Park!
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Bald Eagle - St. Mary's Lake - MT, USA
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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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2012 - Glacier National Park, Montana, USA
As part of my 9-week road trip back home, I passed through Glacier National Park located in the state of Montana. I drove across the popular Going to the Sun Road that takes you through the heart of the park. During the time that I visited the park, there were many forest fires within the state and adjacent states - you will notice the poor air quality in this video as a result. Nevertheless, I managed to complete two small hikes that took me up to two lakes. I only spent one full day driving through this park and didn't have the chance to explore the park to its fullest. Perhaps in the future I will re-visit it and explore more of its back country.
Ep. 47: Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake | RV travel Montana camping
Explore Montana's Flathead Valley and Glacier National Park, camping with us on Flathead Lake in this episode of Grand Adventure.
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Along St. Mary Lake in Glacier National Park!
As you travel between West Glacier and East Glacier, there are two lakes you will certainly see. One is Lake McDonald and the other is St. Mary Lake, which is on the east side of the park.
St Mary's in Glacier Park
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St. Mary's Lake in Glacier National Park.
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.
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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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Glacier National Park, Part 1: West Glacier to Logan Pass (Montana Office of Tourism)
Traveling the Going-to-the-Sun Road from West Glacier to Logan Pass is unforgettable. Your visual experiences will range from Lake McDonald Falls to Triple Arches and the Weeping Wall. The sight of mountain goats clinging to craggy peaks and grizzlies roaming their vast homeland leave you mesmerized. Every bend of this Road leads to another of seemingly limitless glory.
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