st. mary's peak

St. Mary's Peak is located roughly 3 miles West of Stevensville. It is a 30 minute drive to the parking lot off of St. Mary's Road off of Montana Highway 93. The road is well maintained during the Summer, however, Spring provides some rough ruts in the road so NO small cars please.Once to the parking lot, it is anywhere from an hour and a half to a two and a half hour climb, depending on your endurance. Once to the summit the views are incredible, in ALL directions! West in to Idaho, North to Missoula, South through the Bitterroot, and East in to the Sapphires!Take water and a sack lunch and enjoy the Fire lookout Ranger Station at the top. "Manned" during the Summer. Not an easy hike for beginners....

Moderately strenuous, but a beautiful hike summer and fall. Bring water as there is no water available on the hike. The top has a fire tower, very cool and the views are incredible!