Wild Goose Island Viewpoint
Wild Goose Island Viewpoint is one of the most photographed places in the world.
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Wild Goose Island Viewpoint Details
You'll likely recognize the scene at Wild Goose Island Viewpoint. The images of St. Mary Lake that appear on magazine covers and in brochures and calendars are most often taken here — it is one of the most photographed places in the world. This iconic viewpoint showcases the best of Glacier: towering mountains rising 4,000 feet, and pristine lakes. You'll see peaks like Red Eagle Mountain, Dusty Star Mountain, and Citadel Mountain that reach more than 8,000-feet high at their summits. Others, like Gunsight Mountain and Going-to-the-Sun Mountain, reach higher than 9,000 feet. The pullout, about 6.5 miles from St. Mary and just west of Rising Sun Motor Inn, is recognizable by the large parking area and the many photographers you'll likely see.
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Nearby Parks Around Wild Goose Island Viewpoint
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Wild Goose Island Viewpoint
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0.2 mi away
Saint Mary Lake Overlook
Saint Mary Lake is the second largest lake in Glacier National Park.
0.5 mi away
Rising Sun Campground
The Rising Sun Campground is located where "the mountains meet the prairies," near St. Mary Lake and six miles west of the St. Mary Visitor's Center on Going-to-the-Sun Road.
0.6 mi away
Rising Sun
Rising Sun is a very popular stop for Glacier National Park visitors; it is located seven miles from the east entrance.
0.6 mi away
Rising Sun Motor Inn and Cabins
Six miles west of the St. Mary Visitor's Center along the Going-to-the-Sun Road is Rising Sun Motor Inn and Cabins.
