Kayak Lake McDonald
Added by Allie Rippe
Kayak Glacier National Park's most famous lake. Get off at a small island and eat lunch. Perfect way to spend a beautiful day in the park!
Rent kayaks at the shore of Lake McDonald and take them out for the day. Make sure to start early to get a full day in and leave yourself enough time to stop for lunch. There are multiple places to pull off and bring your kayaks onto the shore and do some small hikes. The views are spectacular from every angle.
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Just inside the park boundary
Great spot not too deep in the park. I'd commit to a whole day (at a minimum early morning to noon) to really see everything. The perspective from the water on a calm day is incredible.
5.0
One of my favorite places
Kayaking this lake is one of my favorite trips I have ever taken. Rent from Glacier Outfitters in Apgar Village, paddle Northwest past fish creek campground and dock by the rocky point trail just inside the cove. The water is a beautiful blue green, great for a swim!
5.0
Large, Serene Lake
Lake McDonald is a cold lake, but on a hot day, don't let the rumors stop you from jumping in!
5.0
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Capture Sunrise or Sunset at Lake McDonald
Swim at the Belton Bridge
Paddle McDonald Creek, Glacier National Park
Hike the Rocky Point Trail, Glacier NP
1.9 miles
350 ft gain
