Montana · Hiking

Cedar Lake

13.8 mi
round trip
1,987 ft
climb
6,865 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Cedar 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.

Cedar Lake is a hard hike on the Forest Service's natural surface in the Swan Lake Ranger District of Flathead National Forest in Montana. The route is an out-and-back of about 13.8 miles, climbing from roughly 5,434 feet to about 6,865 feet. The trail is not accessible, and horses are allowed. Parking is at the Fatty Creek trailhead and parking, and the route is open year round. Piper Lake is about 3.9 miles away, Van Lake campground is about 7.3 miles away, and Lion - Palisade is about 8.5 miles away. Crow Creek Trail is about 8.7 miles away.

Local outfitters

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