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McDonald Creek, Glacier National Park

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#14 of 24 in Nature in Glacier National Park
Water Body · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Accessible by path that winds its way through a pine forest, McDonald Creek serves as the perfect landmark around which to base a series of short hikes. Make sure you wear sturdy footwear and bring plenty of food and water with you, as you won't find any shops nearby. Use our Glacier National Park trip planner to add McDonald Creek and other attractions to your Glacier National Park vacation plans.
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  • By Jack a
    We live here near the Park. On a nice afternoon I like to go sit by the creek at quiet spots. Good to jump in when hot, which is rare. Ahhh, rough life.  more »
  • By CATTSAR
    McDonald Creek is one of the life lines of Glacier National Park. Stretching nearly twenty miles it embodies all the beauty that Glacier has to offer. While you can't follow the entire lengthen of...  more »
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