Kootenai River Campground
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Montana
7.2 mi
Distance
1,858 ft
Gain
3h 20m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Kootenai National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Minor Lake
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Minor Lake Trail is a moderate 7.23-mile round trip that climbs nearly 1,900 feet through Montana backcountry to reach an alpine lake. This steady ascent rewards hikers with subalpine scenery and a pristine mountain lake nestled in the high country. The trail offers a solid day hike experience with significant elevation gain and typical Montana wilderness character.
North Fork Parmenter
~1 min drive
Moderate 5.25-mile climb with 2,111 ft gain in North Fork country.
Grambauer Ridge Tie
~3 min drive
Moderate ridge connector with 1,565 ft gain and scenic Montana views.
Cabinet Divide North
~3 min drive
Scenic 15.6-mile alpine ridge traverse in the Cabinet Mountains with 1,801 ft gain.
Hanging Valley
~4 min drive
Moderate 5.11-mile valley hike with 1,391 ft elevation gain.
Grambauer Ridge
~5 min drive
Steady ridge climb with 788 ft gain and scenic Montana vistas.
Flower Creek
~4 min drive
12-mile moderate trail with 2,520 ft gain through Flower Creek drainage.
Flower Lake
~6 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with wildflower displays and scenic basin views.
Parmenter Tie
~6 min drive
Accessible 3.75-mile forest connector trail in central Montana.
Cedar Creek
~4 min drive
Challenging 9.81-mile Montana hike with 4,005 ft elevation gain.
Tongue Dragger
~11 min drive
Easy 1.94-mile trail with 184 ft gain near Tongue Dragger, Montana.
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Kootenai River Campground
Hiking business nearby (~13 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
Indian Springs Montana
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