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Montana
2.0 mi
Distance
77 ft
Gain
42 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Crystal Lk Stock Bypass
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Crystal Lake Stock Bypass is a short, easy trail perfect for beginners and families seeking a gentle forest walk in Montana. This nearly 2-mile route offers a low-elevation gain experience through typical montane terrain, likely featuring meadows or gentle forest sections used historically for livestock access. The bypass nature of the trail suggests it provides an alternative route around a main trail or water crossing.
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