Near Baring Falls
Filtered light from smoke from a fire blocking the sun as we head back towards Going-To-The-Sun Rd.
Near Baring Falls
Small waterfall just below the Sunrift Gorge bridge.
Near Baring Falls
Baring Falls 1
Near Baring Falls
Sackcloth with Ashes

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Baring Falls

4.3 (16 Ratings)
A short route down to Baring Falls below Sunrift Gorge, gets you up close and personal to the spray.
0.7
mi
Distance
135
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekSpringViewsWaterfall
Access Issues
Bring bear spray.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.65mi
Distance
135ft
Elevation Gain
135ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
4,672ft
High Point
4,546ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
To access this hike, use the !Sunrift Gorge Parking Area on Going-to-the-Sun Road. Baring Falls is a wonderful waterfall located below !Sunrift Gorge. The beginning of the trail is fairly steep, but after two-tenths of a mile, it levels out at the junction with the Piegan Pass Trail that closely hand-rails St. Mary Lake. Turn right onto the Piegan Pass Trail, heading west on the trail, and you'll soon head over the bridge to the falls. The view from the bridge is great, but you can head right across from the falls to a cool overhang where you'll get up close and misted by the waterfall.Once you've taken it all in you can take an extra little trip to a boat dock with stunning views or just head back the way you came.This content was created by Jake Bramante of Hike 734. Visit https://www.hike734.com for more expert Glacier content and maps that help you decide which trail to hike.

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