The Neihart Mining District & Memorial Falls Trail

The Neihart Mining District is a historic hard-rock mining area located in the Little Belt Mountains of Cascade County, Montana, centered around the town of Neihart.

The Neihart area is rich in mineral deposits.

Gold,lead,sapphires,silver,and zinc have all been discovered and mined in the area.

The population was 43 at the 2020 census.

Memorial Falls Trail (Trail #738) is an easy, 1-mile round-trip hike located in the Helena–Lewis and Clark National Forest along US Route 89.

St Mary Visitor Center & St. Mary River

The St Mary Visitor Center is the Eastern Gateway to Glacier National Park and is a main orientation point for visitors.

The Visitor Center is located just inside the east entrance of the park near the community of St. Mary, Montana. A park film is shown throughout the day. 

Exhibits highlight the rich Native American history associated with Glacier National Park.

Saint Mary Lake And Sun Point

This site is a great viewpoint over St. Mary Lake, as well as a starting point for Sun Point Nature Trail, St. Mary Falls, and Virginia Falls trails.

The ‘hike’ to the Sun Point from the Sun Point parking area is about a 10-minute stroll with a spectacular viewing area. 

The parking lot has a picnic area and bathroom facilities as well.