ST. MARY - trail status as of 3:01PM Mountain Time on 2-28-2021
Beaver Pond Trail (behind 1913 Ranger Station)
1913 Ranger Station to Red Eagle Trail / 1.2 mi.
CLOSED as part of general east side closure due to pandemic. See park web site for map with latest area closure.

Projected clearing date: CLEARED 5/27/2020 per 650

Florence Falls Trail
Gunsight Pass Trail to Florence Falls / .8 mi.
Projected initial clearing date: Cleared 6/3/2020 per 650 per 650

This trail is in good shape, with some water on the trail. 7/11/2020 per 623

Gunsight Pass Trail
Sun Road at Jackson Overlook to Reynolds Creek / 1.3 mi.
Projected initial clearing date: CLEARED 6/3/2020 per 650

Reynolds Creek Suspension Bridge: REMOVED 10/5/2020 per 650

This trail is in good shape with no snow and no trees on the trail. 7/11/2020 per 623

Reynolds Creek to Florence Falls Jct./ 2.7 mi.
Projected initial clearing date: Cleared 6/3/2020 per 650

Reynolds Creek Suspension Bridge: INSTALLED 6/3/2020 per 650

REMOVED 10/5/2020 per 650 Florence Falls Bridge construction complete 7/20/2020

Florence Falls Jct. to Gunsight Lake/ 2.2 mi.
Projected initial clearing date: Cleared to snowline (approx. 1 mile before lake) 6/3/2020 per 650

The Florence Falls Bridge is in and ready for use. The trail has some overgrown areas, but its a wilderness trail. 7/19/2020 per 623

Gunsight Lake to Gunsight Pass/ 3.0 mi.
Projected initial clearing date: 7/24/2020 per 650

Gunsight Lake Suspension Bridge: INSTALLED 6/29/2020 per 650

Removed 9/28/2020 per 650 High angle and dangerous snowfields present between Gunsight Lake and Gunsight Pass.

The pass has one remaining high angle snowfield with a dangerous run out. Highly recommend proper equipment/training/experience if you intend to cross this snowfield. 7/19/2020 per 623

Hidden Lake Trail
Logan Pass Visitor Center to Hidden Lake/ 3.0 mi.
Projected initial clearing date: 8/21/2020 per 650
Otokomi Lake Trail
Rising Sun Campstore to Otokomi Lake / 5.0 mi.
Estimated initial clearing: Cleared to snowline 6/18/2020 per 650

This trail is clear of snow and trees until you reach the high alpine and scree slopes. There are several low/mid angle snow slopes to cross. 7/11/2020 per 623

Clear of snow to campground and lake. 7/18/2020 per 224 Schwagerl

Piegan Pass Trail
Sun road at Siyeh Bend to Preston Park/ 2.7 mi.
Projected initial clearing date: This trail is clear of snow and down trees. Some water on the trail. 7/17/2020 per 623

Spur from Jackson Overlook to Siyeh Bend Jct./ 1.3 mi.
Projected initial clearing date: Cleared 6/20/2020 per 650

This trail is free of snow and trees. 7/11/2020 per 623

Preston Park Jct. to Piegan Pass/ 1.8 mi.
Estimated initial clearing date: 8/7/2020 per 650

There is only one snow chute to cross with good steps kicked in it and is easy to cross. 8/6/2020 per 624 Tumolo

Red Eagle Lake Trail
1913 Ranger Sta.Trailhead to St. Mary Lk.Trail Jct./ 5.1
CLOSED as part of general east side closure due to pandemic. See park web site for map with latest area closure.

Projected initial clearing date: 6/19/2020 per 650

Red Eagle Suspension Bridge I: Installed 6/10/2020 per 650 Removed 10/1/2020 per 650

St. Mary Lake Trail Jct. to head of Red Eagle Lake/ 3.3
CLOSED as part of general east side closure due to pandemic. See park web site for map with latest area closure.

Projected initial clearing date: 7/7/2020

Red Eagle Suspension Bridge II: Installed 6/19/2020 per 650 Removed 10/1/2020 per 650

Head of Red Eagle Lake to Triple Divide Pass/ 7.8 mi.
CLOSED as part of general east side closure due to pandemic. See park web site for map with latest area closure.

Projected initial clearing date: 7/17/2020

Red Eagle Gorge Suspension Bridge: Removed 10/1/2020 per 650

Upper Red Eagle Suspension Bridge: Removed

Siyeh Pass Trail
Preston Park Jct. to Siyeh Pass/ 2.0 mi.
Projected initial clearing date: 8/7/2020 per 650

Trail is clear and in great shape. 7/30/2020 per 624 Tumolo

Siyeh Pass to Sun Road at Sun Rift Gorge/ 5.6 mi.
Projected initial clearing date: 8/9/2020

Trail is clear of snow except for one small snow crossing with very low risk. 07/30/2020 per 624 Tumolo

PLEASE stay on the trail and don't cut the switchbacks which increases erosion and destroys the trails.

St. Mary Lake Trail
St.Mary Falls Trailhead(Sun Road) to Virginia Falls/ 1.5
Projected initial clearing date: CLEARED 6/3/2020 per 650

This trail is free of snow and trees and is in great shape. 7/18/2020 per 623

Virginia Falls to Red Eagle Trail Jct./ 9.3 mi.
Projected initial clearing date: Cleared 6/18/2020 per 650

CLOSED as part of general east side closure due to pandemic. See park web site for map with latest area closure.

Sun Point to Reynolds Creek
Sun Point to Baring Falls Jct./ 0.6 mi.
Projected initial clearing date: CLEARED 6/3/2020 per 650

Trail is clear, dry and no snow or trees. 6/18/2020 per 623

Baring Falls Jct. to St. Mary Falls Jct./ 1.2 mi.
Projected initial clearing date: CLEARED 6/3/2020 per 650

Trail is clear and dry. 7/18/2020 per 623

St. Mary Falls Jct. to Reynolds Creek / 1.4 mi.
Projected initial clearing date: CLEARED 6/3/2020 per 650

The trail has some overgrown areas and some patches of water and mud. 7/18/2020 per 623

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