Montana · Hiking · Near Emigrant

Knox Lake

13.9 mi
round trip
2,900 ft
climb
9,253 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Knox Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Custer Gallatin National Forest. It doesn't name Knox Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (14 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Custer Gallatin National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Knox Lake is a hard hike in Montana's Custer Gallatin National Forest, within the Gardiner Ranger District. The route is an out-and-back of about 13.9 miles, with a total climb of about 2,900 feet from a low point of 7,283 feet to a high point of 9,253 feet. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and is open year round, with parking at the Bear Creek trailhead. The trail has a natural surface and allows horses. Bikes are not permitted. That makes it a trail for riders on horseback rather than on two wheels. The Bear Creek campground sits just 0.3 miles away, and the Rollercoaster (Xc) cross-country ski route is about 1.4 miles off. The Main Bear Creek mountain biking route is about 1.5 miles away, and Eagle Creek campground is about 6.3 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Bear Creek Road-007

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Iron Horse Bar & Grill

    Restaurant

    Open after 6

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