Wild Goose Island and Saint Mary Lake | Glacier NP

This iconic view of the park reveals the breathtaking magnificence of the lakes and peaks that make Glacier National Park such a unique and spectacular pace to visit.

Mountains Rise 4,000 Feet from Water's Edge

The viewpoint offers splendid, panoramic views of the magnificent peaks encircling Saint Mary Lake with Wild Goose Island being the centerpiece. While the elevation of the lake itself is 4,484 feet/1,367 meters, the surrounding peaks soar from the water's edge to well above 8,000 feet in elevation.

Lining the south side of St. Mary Lake are the peaks affectionately called the 'Grand March of Mountains', all of which rise to heights exceeding 8,000 feet. Those peaks include Red Eagle Mountain, Mahtotopa Mountain, Little Chief Mountain, Dusty Star Mountain and Citadel Mountain.

Wild Goose Island Viewpoint is one of our favourite spots on the Going-to-the-Sun Road and we can't wait to get back.