Montana · Hiking · Rattlesnake Wilderness

Fly Lake

2.5 mi
round trip
555 ft
climb
6,382 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Fly 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.

Fly Lake is an easy out-and-back hike in Montana's Rattlesnake Wilderness, within the Missoula Ranger District of Lolo National Forest. The trail is about 2.5 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 555 feet, taking you from a low point of about 5,838 feet to a high of about 6,382 feet. The route is on natural surface, and the Forest Service manages the land. Bikes and horses are not allowed on this trail. The hike is open year-round, and the surrounding wilderness makes it a natural base for exploring the area. For more time on foot, Triangle Peak lies about 3.8 miles away. Mountain bikers can head to Gold Creek and Lower Gold Ridge (Archive), both about 1.4 miles off, or to Boulder Lake at about 2.6 miles.

Local outfitters

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