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Lake McDonald

West Glacier Montana

Listing Type: Lake
City: West Glacier Montana
Region: Glacier Country
406-888-7800
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Lake McDonald is Glacier National Park's biggest lake; ten miles long and 472 feet deep. Filling a basin gouged out by Ice Age glaciers, Lake McDonald is a classic glacial feature. This long fjord-like lake is surrounded by mountains on the north, south, and east with the Continental Divide, 14 miles away. The mountains provide a spectacular backdrop for the lake and also act as a rain block. Much of the blocked precipitation ends up falling on the McDonald valley. The result is a mild, damp climate. Stands of western red cedar and hemlock flourish in the valley of Lake McDonald. The wildlife-viewing here can be spectacular, with species including bighorn sheep, mountain goat, wapiti elk, black bear, and whitetail and mule deer.

Directions: Lake McDonald is located off U.S. Hwy 2, a short distance from the west entrance to the park.

Lake McDonald
Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT 59936

    Activities
  • Hiking
  • Walking
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature Area
  • Environmental
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Picnicking
  • Bird Watching
    Services
  • Trail





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