Loading trail…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
Montana
4.5 mi
Distance
1,477 ft
Gain
2h 14m
Time
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Lolo National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Goat Lakes
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
Goat Lakes is a moderate alpine hike featuring nearly 1,500 feet of elevation gain over 4.5 miles, rewarding hikers with scenic subalpine lake views and potential wildlife encounters. The trail climbs through mixed forest and open terrain to reach pristine mountain lakes nestled in a glacially-carved basin. This popular destination offers excellent opportunities for photography, fishing, and experiencing Montana's high country ecosystem.
Honeymoon Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 9.13-mile creek-side hike with 3,263 ft elevation gain.
Arrowhead Lake
~5 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain near Arrowhead Lake.
Cabin Lake
~8 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 1,257 ft gain near Cabin Lake, Montana.
Ashley Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 7.73-mile creek drainage hike with 2,096 ft elevation gain.
T. Falls Fitness West Loop
~8 min drive
Quick 0.6-mile loop with minimal elevation gain near T. Falls.
South Fork Four Lakes Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile alpine trail with 1,634 ft elevation gain near Four Lakes Creek.
Sqaylth-Kwum Creek
~7 min drive
Remote 18-mile alpine creek trek with 4,000 ft gain in Montana backcountry.
Upper Graves Creek
~12 min drive
Short, steady climb through Graves Creek drainage with forest views.
Thompson Falls Fitness Trail
~8 min drive
Easy 4.4-mile fitness loop near Thompson Falls with minimal elevation gain.
Silcox-Headley
~7 min drive
Remote 30-mile backcountry trek with 3,500+ ft elevation gain.
