Second-largest lake located on the east side of the park, with Going-to-the-Sun Road parallelling the lake along its north shore
General Information
From West Entrance (38.4 miles): Head northwest on Glacier Rte 1 Rd/Going-to-the-Sun Rd toward Grinnell Dr. Turn right to stay on Glacier Rte 1 Rd Going-to-the-Sun Rd to Saint Mary Falls Trail.
Overview
St. Mary Lake is the second-largest lake in Glacier National Park, on the east side, 9.9 miles long and 300 feet deep, paralleled by Going-to-the-Sun Road along its north shore. Its water rarely goes above 50 °F. Wild Goose Island sits in the lake and is one of the park's most photographed views, and boat tours run from the town of St. Mary.
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Featured Location and Trails
Gunsight Pass
High alpine mountain pass offering sweeping panoramic views, dramatic elevation changes, and access to one of the park’s most iconic backcountry hiking routes.
St. Mary and Virginia Falls
Twin waterfall attractions along a short scenic trail where turquoise glacial water cascades over colorful rock formations surrounded by forested mountain terrain.
Siyeh Bend
Scenic roadside area offering sweeping mountain views, access to high alpine trails, and a serene river setting along one of the park’s most iconic drives.
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Sun Point
Scenic lakeside viewpoint offering panoramic mountain vistas, rocky shoreline access, and a peaceful setting along a glacially carved lake.
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