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With a mountainous backdrop and St Mary Lake just a short walk away. This stop on Going-to-the-Sun road offers breathtaking scenery as well as many services and activities. The Rising Sun Motor Inn offers gifts, groceries, and lodging, and nearby there's access to the rising sun campground, boat tours, and the trailhead for a hike to Otokomi Lake.
Otokomi Lake Trailhead
~0 min drive
This trail takes you to Otokomi Lake, which is surrounded with dramatic, red cliffs. Along the way, you'll pass several waterfalls, hike through the Reynolds Creek fire scar, and be treated to intermittent mountain views. Otokomi Lake Distance: 5.5 mi (8.8 km), one way Eleva…
Rising Sun Trail
~0 min drive
Easy 0.41-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Rising Sun.
Siyeh Pass Trail
~10 min drive
Challenging 15.3-mile alpine pass trail with 1,923 ft elevation gain.
Helen Lake Trail
~28 min drive
Moderate 8.39-mile hike to scenic alpine lake with gentle elevation gain.
St. Mary Falls Trail
~8 min drive
St. Mary Falls is an iconic, double waterfall of clear blue water just above St. Mary Lake. Fires burned through the forest in this area in 2015, meaning the trail has little shade. Because there are a variety of ways to reach St. Mary Falls, please consult a map before settin…
Iceberg Lake Trail
~23 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with mountain views and possible icebergs.
Piegan Pass Trail
~16 min drive
Remote 34-mile alpine backcountry route with 2,073 ft elevation gain.
Cascadilla Creek
~38 min drive
Scenic creek-side hike with cascades and forest views near Cascadilla Creek.
Avalanche Creek
~24 min drive
Home to two of the Glacier's iconic trails, the Avalanche Creek area is one of the most popular and crowded spots in the park. The old growth cedars and hemlock trees are unlike anywhere else in the Glacier. Enjoy the picnic area, a short boardwalk trail, or a moderate hike t…
Cosley Lake Cutoff
~32 min drive
Quick alpine access trail to Cosley Lake with gentle elevation gain.
