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Montana
10.2 mi
Distance
2,394 ft
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Why you'll love it
Carter Lake
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Carter Lake is a moderate 10.19-mile round-trip hike featuring nearly 2,400 feet of elevation gain through Montana's scenic backcountry. This trail rewards hikers with alpine lake views and expansive mountain vistas, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a full day of hiking with substantial elevation challenge. The steady climb and mountain terrain offer a rewarding wilderness experience typical of Montana's high country.
Wrangle Creek
~0 min drive
Moderate creek-drainage hike with steady elevation gain and forest scenery.
Rattlesnake Creek
~0 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain and riparian scenery.
Porcupine Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile creek-side hike with 1,964 ft elevation gain.
West Fork Gold Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-drainage hike through forest and meadows with steady elevation gain.
Big Lake
~4 min drive
Short, scenic hike to an alpine lake with steady elevation gain.
Twin Lakes
~5 min drive
Easy 3.43-mile hike to scenic alpine lakes with minimal elevation gain.
Boulder Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 10.87-mile alpine lake hike with 1,176 ft elevation gain.
Worden Lake
~4 min drive
Easy half-mile walk to a scenic Montana lake.
Mineral Peak
~9 min drive
Steady 3.2-mile climb to Mineral Peak with 1,276 ft elevation gain.
East Fork Rattlesnake Creek
~9 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike gaining 1,754 ft over 7.69 miles in Rattlesnake Wilderness.
