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Montana
10.9 mi
Distance
1,176 ft
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Why you'll love it
Boulder Lake
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Boulder Lake Trail is a scenic 10.87-mile round-trip hike that climbs over 1,100 feet to reach an alpine lake nestled in the Montana backcountry. This moderate trek offers steady elevation gain through forested terrain with rewarding views of the lake basin and surrounding peaks. The trail provides a classic Montana high-country experience with opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy pristine mountain scenery.
West Fork Gold Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate creek-drainage hike through forest and meadows with steady elevation gain.
Porcupine Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile creek-side hike with 1,964 ft elevation gain.
Fly Lake
~6 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with modest elevation gain.
East Fork Rattlesnake Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike gaining 1,754 ft over 7.69 miles in Rattlesnake Wilderness.
Mineral Peak
~6 min drive
Steady 3.2-mile climb to Mineral Peak with 1,276 ft elevation gain.
Rattlesnake Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain and riparian scenery.
Gold Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate 8.93-mile creek-side hike with 1,622 ft elevation gain near Gold Creek.
Twin Lakes
~10 min drive
Easy 3.43-mile hike to scenic alpine lakes with minimal elevation gain.
Big Lake
~10 min drive
Short, scenic hike to an alpine lake with steady elevation gain.
Carter Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 10.19-mile alpine lake hike with 2,394 ft elevation gain.
