St. Mary Peak is a great day hike for anyone wanting to see the grand expanse of the Bitterrroot Valley.  The trail head is approximately 20 road miles west of Stevensville, Montana and starts at the end of Forest Service Road 739.

         LOOKOUT AT THE SUMMIT OF ST. MARY PEAK, BITTERROOT VALLEY MONTANA

The trail is approximately 3.13 miles long and is very well maintained.  The lookout at the top was used to spot forest fires but is now maned by volunteers who welcome visitors and this fun...