Montana · Hiking

Black Lake

0.1 mi
round trip
43 ft
climb
6,151 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Black Lake open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Flathead National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Flathead National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Black Lake is a short, easy hike in the Hungry Horse Ranger District of Montana's Flathead National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is just 0.13 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 37 feet, so it's a quick stop rather than a full-day outing. The route is natural-surfaced and stays within the Forest Service's trail network. Bikes and horses are not allowed, so plan on walking. The most comfortable time to go is summer, when the open season runs from June 1 to September 30. The hike takes about half an hour, so it works well as a short addition to a longer day in the area. Jewel Lakes is 0.3 miles away, and the Picnic Lakes mountain biking area is 0.4 miles off. Camp Misery and Graves Creek, both mountain biking, are each about 0.9 miles away. For an overnight stay, Graves Creek Campground is 5.8 miles away.

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