Sunrift Gorge

A view of Sunrift Gorge

Quick Facts

Location:

Glacier National Park

Amenities

3 listed

Parking - Auto, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead

A short, 200 foot trail leads to an overlook where Baring Creek plunges into a magnificent, 800-foot long, 80-foot deep gorge. 

This is also an alternate starting point for the Sun Point Nature Trail, Baring Falls, and Siyeh Pass, although it is more common to start Siyeh Pass from Siyeh Bend thanks to its higher elevation starting point.

Sunrift Gorge

Distance: <0.1 mi (<0.2 km), one way
Elevation gain: 65 ft (20 m)
Elevation loss: 0 ft (0 m)
Trailhead: Sunrift Gorge

Sun Point Nature Trail

Distance: 0.9 mi (1.4 km), one way
Elevation gain: 163 ft (50 m)
Elevation loss: 284 ft (87 m)
Trailhead: Sunrift Gorge (this can also be done in the reverse direction from the Sun Point Picnic Area)

Baring Falls

Distance: 0.3 mi (0.5 km), one way
Elevation gain: 50 ft (15 m)
Elevation loss: 115 ft (35 m)
Trailhead: Sunrift Gorge

Siyeh Pass

Distance: 5.5 mi (8.9 km), one way
Elevation gain: 3,525 ft (1,074 m)
Elevation loss: 199 ft (61 m)
Trailhead: Sunrift Gorge

While in Glacier National Park, please maintain extra awareness around water, steep dropoffs, and wildlife. You are responsible for your own safety.