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Montana
13.4 mi
Distance
2,592 ft
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Chain of Lakes
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Chain of Lakes is a challenging 13.4-mile alpine circuit that rewards hikers with pristine mountain lakes and expansive high-country views. This hard-difficulty trail gains nearly 2,600 feet while traversing subalpine terrain, offering opportunities to visit multiple glacial lakes strung together across the landscape. The route combines steady climbing with rewarding descents, making it ideal for experienced hikers seeking solitude and scenic alpine basins.
Sign Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 9.21-mile creek drainage hike with 2,032 ft elevation gain.
Moose Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 10.5-mile creek drainage hike with 1,574 ft elevation gain.
Sula Fish Lake
~6 min drive
Easy 2-mile roundtrip to a scenic mountain lake near Sula.
Hole in the Wall
~5 min drive
Challenging 16-mile backcountry trek with nearly 3,000 ft elevation gain.
Faith Lake
~6 min drive
Easy hike to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Lakes Overlook
~7 min drive
Easy 0.1-mile walk to scenic lake views with minimal elevation gain.
East Fork
~6 min drive
Remote 20.72-mile backcountry trail with 2,322 ft gain in East Fork.
Clifford Creek
~9 min drive
Moderate 5.73-mile creek drainage hike with 1,228 ft elevation gain.
Kent Lake
~13 min drive
Easy 2-mile lakeside walk with minimal elevation gain.
Bitterroot-Rock Creek Divide
~7 min drive
Remote 49-mile alpine traverse across the Sapphire Mountains divide.
