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Montana
2.1 mi
Distance
613 ft
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Blue Lake
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Blue Lake is a scenic 2-mile alpine lake hike featuring steady elevation gain through forested terrain to reach a pristine mountain lake. This accessible yet rewarding trail offers excellent views and a peaceful destination perfect for a half-day outing. The moderate climb is well-suited for hikers seeking mountain scenery without extreme technical difficulty.
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Big Timber Falls
~4 min drive
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~7 min drive
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Sweet Grass
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Swamp Lake
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Moderate 4.2-mile hike to scenic alpine lake with steady elevation gain.
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Middle Fork Sweet Grass
~8 min drive
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Forest Lake
~27 min drive
Easy forest walk to a scenic Montana lake, perfect for families.
South Fork American Fork
~13 min drive
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Sunlight Lake
~9 min drive
Moderate 6.63-mile alpine lake hike with 1,477 ft elevation gain.
