Johnson Lake
Montana
Free — you'll pick up right here.
5.5 mi
Distance
1,040 ft
Gain
2h 20m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 4 h ago · oldest 4 h
problem: Agency alerts
20 active alerts in Custer Gallatin National Forest; most severe: NFSR #1700 South Plateau Road Closure
USFSPosted Oct 2 · checked 4 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 67°F / low 24°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for hike
OpenWeather4 h ago
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Johnson Lake
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,040 ft
- Highest point
- 8,095 ft
- Lowest point
- 6,801 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Johnson Lake is a 5.46-mile out-and-back trail in Montana with 1,040 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows an out-and-back route type.
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