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Known as the Crown of the Continent, Glacier National Park encompasses more than one million acres of terrain. Explore glacial-carved mountain peaks and valleys, cascading waterfalls and the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road, which runs through the heart of the park and crests the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. The park is open year-round and offers sightseeing, wildlife watching, fall foliage, boating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, bicycling, fine dining and luxury accommodations.
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1. No Name Lake
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Belly River
3. Swiftcurrent Falls
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5.0 based on 304 reviews
A scenic lake.
Reviewed By roamawaywithus - Bismarck, United States
A super pretty area to stop and check out the lodge, history, eat, or take a boat tour! We took a boat tour and hike to upper Grinnell Lake & Grinnell Glacier it was truly an unbelievable trip. The boat staff was very knowledgeable and more than accommodating. The lodge was a perfect place to eat and rest and just take in the views of the Lake!!!
4. Iceberg Lake
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5.0 based on 103 reviews
This spectacular lake, bordered on three sides by mountains and located 1,000 feet above the trailhead, has patches of ice even in the warmest months.
Reviewed By U617RFnicoles - Gettysburg, United States
Our family of six took this hike on the first day of our trip to Glacier National Park. The first part of the hike is rather taxing but once you get past that part, it levels out. This is a 10 mile hike round trip so you will want to make sure you have plenty of water, lunch food/snacks, and bug repellent. Hiking poles would have been helpful but we bought them after this hike. We saw several moose on the way to the lake. When you get to the Iceberg Lake, it is gorgeous! Beautiful pictures! Take your shoes off, and dip your feet into the freezing cold water after your long hike. Have lunch on the rocks by the lake. Enjoy every minute!
5. Bowman Lake
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4.5 based on 167 reviews
This lake lies just west of the Livingston Range of mountains in Montana and just south of the Canadian border in the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.
Reviewed By MichaelK1887 - Smyrna, United States
We had a long wait to get through to the long dirt road to get there, but it was a beautiful lake and view. We hiked around part of the lake and saw a couple of deer along the way. We also saw a couple of black bears along the dirt road to and from the lake so it was a worthwhile trip from Polebridge.
6. Kintla Lake
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
This scenic lake is more remote and less visited than Bowman Lake because of the length of bad access road that leads to it.
Reviewed By OGGlobalG
Rustic, quiet car camping. Somewhat rough, dirt road to get there. Small campground that fills up quickly. A labor of love for the aging camp host, Lyle. Each site has been carefully laid out and grounds tediously taken care of over the many years that he lived there. Don't come here if you don't want to experience quiet contemplation at the edge of a picturesque lake. Yes, there are bears here. Be sure to stop in Polebridge for fresh, delicious baked goods on your way here. Remember to leave no trace.
7. Lake McDonald
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4.5 based on 882 reviews
Large recreational lake in Glacier National Park.
Reviewed By trishadasgupta - Fair Lawn, United States
When you are at Glacier Nation park you must checkout the stunning beauty and the breathtaking view of lake McDonald. It is the largest lake in GNP approximately 10 miles long, more than a mile wide and 472 feet deep. One of the most striking features of Lake McDonald is the presence of a variety of colored rocks and pebbles just below the water surface and on the shores. The rocks range in color from dark red to maroon, and from green to blue. The waters of the lakes are remarkably clear due to the yearlong low temperatures that prohibit the growth of planktons. You can almost see details on the bottom of the lakes. We went to the beach at Apgar Village near the visitor center and it was serene! It was my birthday and best birthday ever!!! It was so peaceful and amazing to just sit by this pristine lake and enjoy the view with the stunning view of clear water and the colored pebbles. Colored rocks are also can be seen in abundance tjroughout the shores of Lake McDonald. I always wanted to experience that! We took a drive further up the road and came across with McDonald waterfall as well.
8. Middle Fork of the Flathead
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
River that forms the southern border of Glacier National Park, and is an official "Wild and Scenic River" with Class III rapids.
Reviewed By ctyler2 - Corvallis, United States
Rafting on the MF Flathead is a different way to see Glacier. Everyone should experience this! I went with Montana Raft-Glacier Guides. Great outfitters.
9. McDonald Creek
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4.5 based on 102 reviews
Too small for boating, this river provides an excellent place for hiking.
Reviewed By MaryEllenM27 - Kalispell, United States
True...this rushing creek follows the Going to the Sun Road until it begins to climb and rise up to the Loop area. Its gorgeous and a stunning blue green most of the time when the sun shines from behind it. The Trail is one we most often take in the Spring when the waters rush full...or when the parking at Avalanche is full. The trick to find it is to begin looking for a left hand turn once you pass Lake McDonald Lodge heading toward Logan Pass. Turn there and drive over the little river bridge and park near that. There are two accesses to the trail because it makes a loop. Take the trailhead nearest the bridge and walk along the river to at least where it crosses over a foot bridge to one of the overlooks along the GTTSR. The loop-trail that comes out further away from the bridge where you began, is one used by horses and goes through some tree-jail forest. We prefer to simply walk back the same way along the river. Look for Glacier's famous Harlequin Ducks or even river otters along this creek. A few years ago a special study was conducted in Glacier about them. On a warm day the mists from the cascade, rapids or waterfalls along it help to cool you off.
