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Rocky Point Nature Trail – Beach at Lake McDonald loop from Apgar Transit Center

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Rocky Point Nature Trail – Beach at Lake McDonald loop from Apgar Transit Center

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Rocky Point Nature Trail – Beach at Lake McDonald loop from Apgar Transit Center

03:17

12.2km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Glacier National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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200 m

Apgar Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor center has park maps, ranger programs, a gift shop, restrooms, and exhibits. From here you can take the bike path to the campground, into town, or south on a straight shot to West Glacier.

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1.02 km

Camas Road Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

3.86 km

Lake McDonald

Highlight • Lake

As you make your way along the road you will see Lake McDonald. The park's largest lake at nearly 500 feet deep and ten miles long. The towering peaks surrounding …

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5.04 km

Rocky Point Nature Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A beautiful natural trail above Lake McDonald. Beautiful vantage points are ideal for taking a break.

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5.75 km

Rocky Point View of Lake McDonald

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rocky Point overlooks Lake McDonald, which is the biggest lake in Glacier National Park. The mountains provide a beautiful backdrop for the lake and also act as a rain block, resulting in a mild, damp climate.

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6.72 km

Beach at Lake McDonald

Highlight • Beach

There are several places to swim in Lake McDonald. The bank slopes gently so that it is also possible for smaller children to get into the water. In addition, the view over the water to the mountain range is fantastic.

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7.06 km

Fish Creek Bay Boathouse

Highlight • Lake

Boating is allowed on Lake McDonald and the boathouse has jetty.

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7.35 km

Fish Creek Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautifully located campsite, with direct access to Lake McDonalds.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.46 km

3.33 km

2.76 km

694 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

4.15 km

1.06 km

549 m

477 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 20 May

13°C

3°C

82 %

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Rocky Point Nature Trail – Beach at Lake McDonald loop from Apgar Transit Center

Apgar Visitor Center

Camas Road Bridge

Lake McDonald

Rocky Point Nature Trail

Rocky Point View of Lake McDonald

Beach at Lake McDonald

Fish Creek Bay Boathouse

Fish Creek Campground

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