Adventure Guide to Lake McDonald

Lake McDonald Boat Tours

• Special Feature: Explore Lake McDonald’s expansive waters with guided boat tours, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
• Key Features: Equipped with narrated insights into the park's history and geology.
• Local Insights: Learn about the local wildlife and ecology from experienced guides.
• Visitor Tips: Best visited in late spring through early fall. Bring sunscreen and a camera. Located about 45 minutes from Kalispell, Montana.

Trail of the Cedars

• Special Feature: A family-friendly hike offering a chance to stroll through an ancient cedar forest.
• Key Features: A wheelchair-accessible boardwalk that winds beneath towering trees.
• Local Insights: The trail offers access to the impressive Avalanche Lake trailhead.
• Visitor Tips: Perfect for a leisurely afternoon walk. Parking can be limited; early mornings are best.

Fishing at Lake McDonald

• Special Feature: Try your hand at catching native fish in the crystal-clear waters.
• Key Features: Opportunities to catch bull trout and cutthroat trout, often surrounded by serene solitude.
• Local Insights: Fishing regulations are strictly enforced to protect native species.
• Visitor Tips: A fishing permit is required. Best times are early morning or late afternoon.

Travel Tip: The drive from Kalispell Airport to Lake McDonald is approximately an hour, offering scenic views and wildlife sightings.