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Montana
12.4 mi
Distance
1,534 ft
Gain
4h 54m
Time
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal
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Newest 8 h ago · oldest 11 d
caution: Agency alerts
8 active alerts in Lolo National Forest; most severe: Lee Creek Road Closure- FS Road #699
USFS11 d ago
caution: Weather
Rain, high 48°F / low 46°F, 81% precip — 64/100 for hike
OpenWeather8 h ago
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Why you'll love it
Lake Creek
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Lake Creek Trail is a moderate-to-challenging 12.41-mile round trip that climbs over 1,500 feet through Montana's scenic backcountry. This trail offers hikers a rewarding journey through diverse terrain, likely featuring creek crossings and forest sections typical of the region. The steady elevation gain provides excellent cardiovascular challenge while rewarding perseverance with views of the Lake Creek drainage and surrounding peaks.
Lake Mountain
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.35-mile climb to Lake Mountain summit with 2,257 ft gain.
East Spread
~5 min drive
Moderate 3.82-mile climb with 1,810 ft gain and scenic Montana views.
Lake Creek Outfitter Tie
~3 min drive
Easy 1.1-mile connector trail with minimal elevation gain near Lake Creek.
Mineral Hill
~5 min drive
Steady 3.3-mile climb to Mineral Hill with 1,462 ft elevation gain.
Windy Pass
~6 min drive
Moderate 5.8-mile alpine hike to scenic Windy Pass with 1,110 ft gain.
Dry Fork Highwater Route
~10 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Dry Fork drainage near Missoula area.
Bear Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 8.64-mile creek-side hike with 1,303 ft gain in Bear Creek drainage.
Canyon Lake
~8 min drive
Scenic 3.6-mile hike to an alpine lake with 343 ft elevation gain.
East Fork (Of North Fork)
~12 min drive
Easy 1.8-mile forest walk with gentle elevation gain.
Falls-Canyon
~7 min drive
Expert canyon trail with waterfalls and dramatic terrain near Falls-Canyon, Montana.