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Lake Lake McDonald
Address Glacier National Park
West Glacier, MT 59936
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Overview Service & Activities
About 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, elk, black bear, and whitetail and mule deer.
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MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 128
West Glacier, MT 59936
CONTACT 406-888-7800
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SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Lake McDonald is located off U.S. Hwy 2, a short distance from the west entrance to the park.
SERVICES Trail
ACTIVITIES Bird Watching Hiking Picnicking Sightseeing Wildlife Viewing

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