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Things to see in Lake McDonald Lodge Loop (United States): 9 places and when to go
Lake McDonald Lodge Loop is a town in United States, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Mountains (5), History (3). The best known are Glacier National Park, Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and Mount Cannon. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 48.618, -113.8753
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to June.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,406 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Jackson, at 3,064 m.
What to see in Lake McDonald Lodge Loop
The places in and around Lake McDonald Lodge Loop, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Glacier National ParkNational park in Flathead and Glacier counties in Montana, United States1.2 km
- Waterton-Glacier International Peace ParkInternational park in the United States of America and Canada4.1 km
- Mount CannonMountain in Montana, United States11 km
- Mount JacksonMountain in Montana, United States of America11 km
- Mount BrownMountain in United States of America4.8 km
- Heavens PeakMountain in Flathead County, Montana, United States10 km
- Walton MountainMountain in Montana, United States of America12 km
- Going-to-the-Sun RoadScenic mountain road in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, in Glacier National Park in Montana12 km
- Lake McDonald LodgeLodge in Flathead County, United States of America4 m
When to go to Lake McDonald Lodge Loop
The best time to visit Lake McDonald Lodge Loop is July to September; also possible: October to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:30
- FebPossible9:56
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:27
- MayPossible15:02
- JunPossible15:54
- JulBest time15:33
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctPossible10:32
- NovPossible8:54
- DecPossible8:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. In July, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lake McDonald Lodge Loop
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,406 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lake McDonald Lodge Loop?
The best known: Glacier National Park, Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Mount Cannon, Mount Jackson, Mount Brown. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lake McDonald Lodge Loop?
July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06.
How do you get to Lake McDonald Lodge Loop?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,406 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lake McDonald Lodge Loop as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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