Hemlock Lake

Hemlock Lake is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Swan Lake Ranger District of Montana's Flathead National Forest, about 8.8 miles long with an elevation gain of 822 feet. The trail starts at trailhead #607, which is open year-round, and the route rises from a low point of about 4,848 feet to a high of about 6,138 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, so riders can take it as well as hikers. The climb is steady, and the high point makes the top of the route the natural destination for a full day on foot. Several other outings sit close by. Hemlock Feeder and Hemlock Point are both within about a mile and a half, and Lindbergh Lake Campground is about 4 miles away. Glacier Creek, a canoeing spot, is roughly 2.3 miles off.