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St. Mary Lake

1 mile from St. Mary on Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park, MT
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
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Wichita, Kansas
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

We didn't spend time on the lake itself, but travelled around it and viewed it. It is great and from what I understand there are boating trips avaiable. More

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St. Paul, MN
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

the view of that gorgeous blue water and the mountains behind, so pretty... More

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Elburn, Illinois
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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Loved the boat ride so relaxing, scenery reminds me of Scotland. We took a walk with the tour guide once we got to the other side of the like. It was peaceful, and we really enjoyed the trip great thing to do when you want to take a small break from hiking. More

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Boulder, Colorado
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6 reviews 6 reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Definitely had a fun time at the bears den. drinks are way cheaper then the actual hotel. I think it might be where the employees go but whatever it was fun for a younger visitor. More

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Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

Boat ride on the lake was great. The boat will take you to leader lead trails and return for you latter. Great place for picture taking More

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Montreal, Canada
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
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We were surprised by how amazingly beautiful the views were here. You must walk down to the water's edge and see how incredibly reflective it is. We saw bighorn sheep up on a grassy edge above the road. For photos and more details check out my blog post: http://samsplayground.com/glacier-national-park-montana/ More

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Halsey, Oregon
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

The scenic beauty of this area is pretty hard to beat. More

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Allen, Texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011
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We took the 10:00 boat trip to have an option to participate in the hike to St. Mary's Falls. The lake was calm, like glass, and the views in every direction were spectacular. Those who were not interested in the longer hike to St. Mary's Falls were able to hike to Baring Falls just a few hundred yards from the... More

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Nashville, TN
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205 reviews 205 reviews
Reviews in 107 cities Reviews in 107 cities
194 helpful votes 194 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011
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St. Mary Lake is certainly one of the most beautiful lakes at Glacier National Park -- so blue and surrounded by majestic mountains! Many opportunities exists to enjoy the lake -- the Sun Point Nature Trail, the hike to Baring Falls, the drive along Going to the Sun Road, and the boat ride on the lake. We did all of... More

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PA
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011
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The lake boat ride is fantastic. Great scenery perspective from being on the lake. Catch the ranger led hike to St. Mary Falls on certain boat ride times. Well worth the guided tour. You catch another boat back after your short hike to St. Mary Falls. I highly recommend taking any of the boat rides on any of the lakes,... More

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