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Montana
7.4 mi
Distance
1,581 ft
Gain
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French Lake
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French Lake offers a moderate alpine hike through Montana's backcountry, gaining over 1,500 feet across 7.36 miles of scenic terrain. This trail rewards hikers with access to a pristine mountain lake nestled in a glacially-carved basin, providing excellent opportunities for photography, fishing, and alpine exploration. The steady elevation gain and moderate distance make this an ideal full-day adventure for hikers seeking solitude and mountain scenery.
Saint Patrick Peak Summit
~4 min drive
Quick alpine summit with 444 ft gain near Saint Patrick Peak.
Trio Lakes
~5 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with gentle elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Pearl Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 4.68-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with 1,318 ft elevation gain.
Upper St Joe Lake
~16 min drive
Easy sub-mile trail to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Lightning-Windfall
~6 min drive
Moderate 11.8-mile loop with 1,494 ft elevation gain in Montana backcountry.
Hoodoo Lake
~10 min drive
Moderate 4.5-mile hike to scenic alpine lake with 1,053 ft elevation gain.
Quartz Flat Nature
~18 min drive
Easy 1.08-mile nature walk with minimal elevation gain near Quartz Flat.
Dalton Lake
~6 min drive
Easy half-mile lakeside walk with minimal elevation gain.
Trail Lake
~11 min drive
Steep alpine hike to a mountain lake with significant elevation gain.
Surveyor Lake
~19 min drive
Easy 0.82-mile walk to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
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