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St. Mary Falls

📍 St. Mary, MT🥾 1.6 mi round trip · easy🎟 Glacier National Park entrance fee required ($35/vehicle 7-day pass, 2026 summer rate); no vehicle reservation required in 2026

An easy, short waterfall hike accessed from Going-to-the-Sun Road—ideal for a quick stop during your drive.

DirectionsOfficial site

Getting there

easy1.6 mi round tripNo dogs

Glacier National Park entrance fee required ($35/vehicle 7-day pass, 2026 summer rate); no vehicle reservation required in 2026

Conditions

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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.

Flow / best time to visit (official)

Reached via St. Mary Falls Trailhead off Going-to-the-Sun Road, which is closed by snow in winter and typically opens with the rest of the road in late spring/early summer

Our take

St. Mary Falls is a 1.6-mile round-trip easy hike from the St. Mary Falls Trailhead off Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. The short distance and roadside access make it perfect for a quick waterfall stop during your scenic drive.

Glacier National Park entrance fees apply ($35 for a seven-day vehicle pass). Access depends on Going-to-the-Sun Road being open; the road is typically closed by snow in winter and reopens in late spring or early summer.

Dogs are not permitted on park trails. Check current road and trail conditions with the National Park Service before planning your visit.

Learn more from the NPS St. Mary Valley and Logan Pass Trails guide.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Late spring through early autumn when Going-to-the-Sun Road is fully open. The road is typically closed by snow in winter and reopens in late spring/early summer.

Who it suits

Good for

  • Easy hike
  • Quick stop
  • Glacier National Park drive-by

Skip it if

You have dogs; they are not permitted on park trails.

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit St. Mary Falls?

Glacier National Park entrance fee required ($35/vehicle 7-day pass, 2026 summer rate); no vehicle reservation required in 2026

How do I get to St. Mary Falls?

Via a 1.6-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.

Can I bring my dog to St. Mary Falls?

No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).

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Quick facts

HeightNot published
Trail1.6 mi round trip
Difficultyeasy
Fee / permitGlacier National Park entrance fee required ($35/vehicle 7-day pass, 2026 summer rate); no vehicle reservation required in 2026
Managing agencyNational Park Service — Glacier National Park
DogsNot allowed
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyGlacier
RegionGlacier National Park
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Directions

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Source

nps.gov

NPS 'St. Mary Valley and Logan Pass Trails' official trail map/mileage PDF and nps.gov/places/st-mary-falls-trail.htm; checked 2026-09-03. Distance is one-way from St. Mary Falls Trailhead per NPS mileage map (0.8 mi), doubled for round trip. Official pet policy: dogs not permitted on park trails.

Checked September 2026.