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Montana
12.5 mi
Distance
2,773 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Fridley Lake
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Fridley Lake is a moderately challenging 12.5-mile round-trip hike gaining nearly 2,800 feet of elevation in the Montana backcountry. This alpine lake destination offers rewarding views and a solid day-hike experience for hikers with intermediate fitness levels. The trail traverses varied terrain typical of Montana's high country, providing a good test of endurance and mountain navigation skills.
Horseshoe Basin
~3 min drive
Moderate 6.62-mile alpine basin hike with 2,900 ft elevation gain.
Mud Lake
~5 min drive
Moderate 5.81-mile hike to Mud Lake with 1,246 ft elevation gain.
Westshore
~16 min drive
Easy lakeside walk with gentle terrain and scenic water views.
Mill Fork Hyalite
~5 min drive
Challenging alpine trek in the Hyalite Range with 3,100 ft elevation gain.
Hyalite Creek
~7 min drive
Steady creek-side hike in Hyalite Canyon with forest scenery and waterfall views.
South Fork Bozeman Creek
~17 min drive
Moderate 5-mile creek-side climb with 1,233 ft elevation gain near Bozeman.
Pole Gulch
~5 min drive
A remote 32.65-mile backcountry trail with gentle elevation gain through Montana wilderness.
East Fork Divide
~10 min drive
Steep 5-mile climb to an alpine divide with commanding mountain views.
Bark Cabin
~18 min drive
Moderate 9.69-mile hike to historic Bark Cabin with 2,260 ft elevation gain.
Lewis Creek
~8 min drive
Expert alpine trek with 4,590 ft gain over 15.18 miles in remote Montana backcountry.
