Last updated: February 26, 2026
Place
Siyeh Bend
Quick Facts
Location:
Glacier National Park
Amenities
3 listed
Bus/Shuttle Stop, Parking - Auto, Trailhead
Located at a prominent bend on Going-to-the-Sun Road, Siyeh Bend is a popular stop for hikers, serving as the starting point for the Siyeh Pass and Piegan Pass Trails.
It's also a transition point between higher-elevation subalpine vegetation and the forests of the east side.
Siyeh Pass
Distance: 4.6 mi (7.4 km), one way
Elevation gained: 2,362 ft (720 m)
Elevation lost: 108 ft (33 m)
Trailhead: Piegan Pass Trailhead at Siyeh Bend
Note: Siyeh Pass is also accessible from Sunrift Gorge.
Piegan Pass
Distance: 4.5 mi (7.2 km), one way
Elevation gained: 1,895 ft (578 m)
Elevation lost: 170 ft (52 m)
Trailhead: Piegan Pass Trailhead at Siyeh Bend
Note: Piegan Pass is also accessible from the south end of the Many Glacier Hotel parking lot.
While in Glacier National Park, please maintain extra awareness around water, steep dropoffs, and wildlife. You are responsible for your own safety.
It's also a transition point between higher-elevation subalpine vegetation and the forests of the east side.
Siyeh Pass
Distance: 4.6 mi (7.4 km), one way
Elevation gained: 2,362 ft (720 m)
Elevation lost: 108 ft (33 m)
Trailhead: Piegan Pass Trailhead at Siyeh Bend
Note: Siyeh Pass is also accessible from Sunrift Gorge.
Piegan Pass
Distance: 4.5 mi (7.2 km), one way
Elevation gained: 1,895 ft (578 m)
Elevation lost: 170 ft (52 m)
Trailhead: Piegan Pass Trailhead at Siyeh Bend
Note: Piegan Pass is also accessible from the south end of the Many Glacier Hotel parking lot.
While in Glacier National Park, please maintain extra awareness around water, steep dropoffs, and wildlife. You are responsible for your own safety.