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Montana
3.0 mi
Distance
772 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Golden Trout Lakes
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Golden Trout Lakes offers a scenic alpine adventure through Montana's high country, featuring pristine subalpine lakes nestled in a glacially-carved basin. This nearly 3-mile trail climbs steadily through mixed forest and meadow terrain, rewarding hikers with stunning views of the surrounding peaks and excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. The trail's moderate elevation gain makes it accessible for fit hikers while still providing a genuine mountain experience.
Windy Pass
~2 min drive
Steady 4.13-mile climb to an exposed alpine pass with panoramic views.
Porcupine Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 5.68-mile creek drainage hike with 2,094 ft elevation gain.
Meadows
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.13-mile meadow hike with 1,153 ft gain and scenic alpine views.
Sky Rim Trailhead (WN1)
~16 min drive
This is a remote trailhead at the northwestern boundary of the park that is not accessible by road. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trails within the park: Sky Rim Trail Dailey Creek Trail
Windy Pass Cabin
~3 min drive
Short hike to historic cabin near Windy Pass with mountain views.
East Windy Pass
~6 min drive
Moderate 4.3-mile climb to an alpine pass with 1,376 ft elevation gain.
Moose Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate 7.45-mile creek-side hike with 1,046 ft elevation gain.
Lake Elsie
~4 min drive
Easy short walk to a scenic alpine lake near Lake Elsie.
Bark Cabin
~9 min drive
Moderate 9.69-mile hike to historic Bark Cabin with 2,260 ft elevation gain.
Rock Creek South
~8 min drive
Moderate 9.88-mile creek-side trail with 1,781 ft elevation gain near Rock Creek.
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