The Clearest Lake In Montana Is Almost Too Beautiful To Be Real

What’s another pristine lake in Montana?

Once you’ve visited Flathead Lake, the clearest lake in Montana, we recommend checking out Mystic Lake, the deepest lake in the Beartooth Mountains. In addition to having an intriguing name, this lake is one of the clearest and most pristine lakes in the Treasure State! The lake is about 300 feet deep and over two miles long, so it stretches as far as the eye can see — especially if you’re standing at the eponymous Mystic Lake Overlook. You’ll access this point via the Mystic Lake Trail, a 5.5-mile out-and-back hike with some of the most stunning scenery in the country. Although parts of the hike can be a bit strenuous and challenging, most people will be able to handle the climb, even beginner hikers. 

What are some scenic places in Montana?

The entire Treasure State is one big, beautiful postcard, with an abundance of scenic places sure to stop you in your tracks. Some bucket-list-worthy places in Montana we think everyone ought to visit include St. Mary Lake, Lake McDonald (and all of Glacier National Park, really), Gates of the Mountains Wilderness, Kootenai Falls, Bighorn Canyon, Whitefish Mountain, and Quake Lake. If you’re looking for a scenic drive that puts pretty much *any* other scenic drive to shame, Going-to-the-Sun Road is truly *the* most beautiful scenic drive in Montana, the U.S., and (in our very humble opinion) the world!