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Montana
3.6 mi
Distance
705 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Cold Lakes
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Cold Lakes is a scenic alpine trail offering stunning views of pristine mountain lakes nestled in the high country. This moderate day hike features steady elevation gain through forested terrain, rewarding hikers with access to crystal-clear alpine lakes surrounded by rocky peaks. The trail is popular for its relatively compact distance and accessible alpine lake experience.
Elk Ridge
~7 min drive
Remote 22.9-mile alpine ridge traverse with 3,611 ft elevation gain.
Hemlock Feeder
~15 min drive
Short, easy forest walk through hemlock woodland near Hemlock Feeder.
Hemlock Lake
~16 min drive
Moderate 8.84-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with 822 ft elevation gain.
Piper Lake
~9 min drive
Moderate 12.67-mile hike to alpine lake with 2,137 ft elevation gain.
Glacier Lake Feeder
~22 min drive
Easy 0.60-mile stroll to a scenic alpine stream feeding Glacier Lake.
Glacier Slough
~20 min drive
Easy 2.7-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Glacier.
Hemlock Point
~14 min drive
Moderate 12-mile forest hike with 1,761 ft gain to scenic Hemlock Point.
Holland Lake Nature Trail
~24 min drive
Easy lakeside nature loop with minimal elevation gain near Holland Lake.
Turquoise Lake
~22 min drive
Scenic 6.24-mile moderate hike to an alpine lake with 949 ft elevation gain.
Cedar Lake
~16 min drive
Moderate 13.84-mile alpine lake hike with 1,987 ft elevation gain.
