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Montana
13.8 mi
Distance
1,987 ft
Gain
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Cedar Lake
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Cedar Lake Trail is a moderately challenging 13.84-mile round-trip hike gaining nearly 2,000 feet through Montana's scenic backcountry. This full-day adventure rewards hikers with alpine lake views and access to pristine wilderness terrain typical of the region. The steady elevation gain and distance make it ideal for experienced day hikers seeking solitude and mountain scenery.
Piper Lake
~7 min drive
Moderate 12.67-mile hike to alpine lake with 2,137 ft elevation gain.
Cold Lakes
~16 min drive
Alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Cilly Ridge
~24 min drive
Quick ridge climb with solid elevation gain and scenic views.
Lion - Palisade
~15 min drive
Challenging 18-mile alpine traverse with 3,334 ft gain between two peaks.
Napa Lookout
~21 min drive
Scenic 4.9-mile hike to Napa Lookout with 734 ft elevation gain and panoramic views.
Hemlock Feeder
~30 min drive
Short, easy forest walk through hemlock woodland near Hemlock Feeder.
Elk Ridge
~22 min drive
Remote 22.9-mile alpine ridge traverse with 3,611 ft elevation gain.
Gorge Creek
~25 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Montana's Gorge Creek drainage.
Crevice Lake
~31 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with modest elevation gain near Crevice Lake.
Lion - Palisade
~26 min drive
Moderate 8-mile alpine trail with palisade views and high-country scenery.
