Hidden Lake
Photo: Forest Service - Northern Region, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 9.9 mi
- round trip
- 1,046 ft
- climb
- 8,583 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Hidden Lake open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Hidden Lake is a hard hike in Montana's Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, within the Townsend Ranger District. The trail is a natural-surface out-and-back, about 9.9 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 1,046 feet. It runs from a low point of about 7,510 feet to a high point of about 8,583 feet, and the Forest Service manages the surrounding land. The route is open year round. Horses and bikes are both allowed, so it works for a range of travelers. Plan for a full day on foot, and consider pairing it with an overnight at one of the nearby campgrounds. The closest neighbor is the Little Camas Creek hike, half a mile away. West Big Belts Gfa - Duck Creek Cua and Gipsy Lake Campground both sit about 2 miles off. Climbers can find the Big Belt Mountains climbing area roughly 6.6 miles away.
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