Montana · Hiking

Florence Lake

2.6 mi
round trip
235 ft
climb
6,034 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Florence Lake open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Lolo National Forest.

  • East Fork Big Creek Road & Trail Closure- Superior Ranger District

    Agency alert covering Lolo National Forest · Order 26-003- · USFS · Lolo National Forest

As of · Source: USFS · Lolo National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Florence Lake is an easy out-and-back hike of about 2.6 miles in the Seeley Lake Ranger District of Lolo National Forest in western Montana, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises about 235 feet from a low point of roughly 5,766 feet to a high of about 6,034 feet. It is rated easy and open year-round. Bikes are allowed on the natural-surface trail, so riders can take the route on two wheels. The climb is modest, with the most gain coming in the first part of the out-and-back. Several mountain biking routes start close by, including the West Morrell-Rice Ridge Loop and the Rice Ridge trail, both within about a mile and a half. For an overnight stay, Lake Inez Campground Complex and Seeley Lake Campground Complex are each about 4 miles away.