Glacier National Park west entrance and waterfalls

The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers

enjoyed St. Mary Falls and Virginia Falls

in Glacier National Park's
west entrance
September 1, 2009

St. Mary Falls is one of the most popular hikes in the park - a 2.4 mile round trip which can be extended to 3.6 miles by continuing to Virginia Falls. Yes, the two RV Gypsies just had to see both falls. Be sure to look at all photos to see how this hike ended.






Below: Looking at the water from the other side of the bridge to see where the falls go.

The two RV Gypsies followed the steam, but headed UP the trail looking for Virginia Falls. They had to cross the stream via stepping stones in a very shallow area of very clear water.

Below: The two RV Gypsies came upon another waterfall, but it was NOT the Virginia Falls - it seemed to be un-named.




Below: A view of a mountain as seen from the trail

Below: Virginia Falls


Below: A view of Virginia Falls from just a bit below the falls - notice the person in the photo (wearing a blue shirt) to get an idea of the height of the falls

Oh my - it has started to rain - and quite a heavy rain at that. It was a long hike back to the car, past the un-named falls and past St. Mary's Falls (just over 1-1/2 miles back). Look how dirty Karen Duquette's legs got. The two RV Gypsies had rain gear in the car, but not with them.

Back in the car, the weather got worse - and a brief hail storm pounded the car of the two RV Gypsies

Beautiful scenery at Two Medicine Lake and Running Eagle Falls

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Below: Virginia Falls