Saint Mary Lake

Many people go to lake McDonald and miss out on this amazing gem. Visit the boat ramp area or the day use picnic area in the national park or there is also water access from outside the park but there is a hike to get to the beach

Took the 9am Boat tour around St Mary lake and it didn't disappoint. The views all around this lake are stunning.

Stunning lake. Definitely a must see in the park

Saint Mary Lake is the second-largest lake in Glacier National Park, after Lake McDonald. It's located on the east side of the park, and as you drive along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, you will also be driving along it's northern shore. Saint Mary Lake's waters are cold and clear; they rarely get warmer than 50 °F and are home to various species of trout for fishing. The lake is almost 10-miles long and 300 feet deep. During the winter, the lake is often completely frozen over and the Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed. We found a pullout where we could park and walk down to the water along a narrow dirt path in a field of wildflowers. The pullout also had a picnic area, but it was too cold and windy for that. From the water, you can see Little Chief Mountain standing guard over the west end of the lake, and Wild Goose Island in the near distance. I remember visiting this place as a child and many memories flooded through my mind as I walked there. In 2015, wildfires struck the area and the damage from them will be for always. Please be careful. Despite all that it is still a very lovely place to pull over, listen to the silence and enjoy the view.

Hard to beat Saint Mary Lake in Glacier National Park. Located on the east side of the park along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, the 10-mile long lake provides numerous pullouts with opportunities to explore many hiking trails, see Jackson Glacier, and meet friendly and helpful staff rangers at the St. Mary Visitor Center. You can also experience the lake via a scenic boat cruise with Glacier Park Boat Company that provides tours June through September. Check it out. You'll be glad you did.

This is one of the picturesque parts of Glacier National Park and, no offense to any other place we saw, one of it's best lakes. Here you can experience beautifully clear water that looks a different color depending on what park of the lake you are at, contrasting mountains, and excellent natural wonders. Plus there are plenty of trails and overlooks for you to enjoy.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK is a special place to anyone who loves nature and natural beauty. This is one of many unique places in the world let alone the US that offers the Visitors a splendor of eye candy with views. Had a blast here and got to see some really cool scenes. Thanks Glacier NP.

This trail is exceptional and the lake is just gorgeous. I have never seen a sight this good before.