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Montana
4.5 mi
Distance
1,053 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Hoodoo Lake
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Hoodoo Lake is a scenic 4.5-mile round-trip hike featuring moderate elevation gain through Montana's diverse terrain. This trail offers access to an alpine lake surrounded by distinctive geological formations, with rewarding views and opportunities to spot local wildlife. The well-maintained path makes it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with manageable difficulty.
Trail Lake
~1 min drive
Steep alpine hike to a mountain lake with significant elevation gain.
Heart Lake
~2 min drive
Moderate 7.92-mile hike to an alpine lake with 2,045 ft elevation gain.
Upper St Joe Lake
~6 min drive
Easy sub-mile trail to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Pearl Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 4.68-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with 1,318 ft elevation gain.
Lightning-Windfall
~7 min drive
Moderate 11.8-mile loop with 1,494 ft elevation gain in Montana backcountry.
Oregon Lakes
~10 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady climb and mountain views.
Montreal Gulch
~8 min drive
Accessible 3.5-mile gulch hike through Montana mountain terrain.
Dalton Lake
~7 min drive
Easy half-mile lakeside walk with minimal elevation gain.
Missoula Lake Cg - Stateline
~12 min drive
Easy sub-mile trail near Missoula Lake Campground with minimal elevation gain.
Yankee Bar
~17 min drive
Steep 4-mile climb with 1,658 ft gain to historic Yankee Bar area.
