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Howard Lake
Montana
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Free — you'll pick up right here.
1.3 mi
Distance
106 ft
Gain
29 min
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 6 h ago · oldest 6 h
problem: Agency alerts
5 active alerts in Kootenai National Forest; most severe: Kootenai Flood Event & Inaccessible Areas
USFSPosted Dec 16, 2025 · checked 6 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 60°F / low 39°F, 20% precip — 89/100 for hike
OpenWeather6 h ago
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Why you'll love it
Quick trip — under 2 mi
Loop trail
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Howard Lake
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 106 ft
- Highest point
- 4,176 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,101 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Howard Lake is a 1.31-mile loop in Montana with 106 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a loop pattern around the lake.
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