Lake Mountain
- 6.4 mi
- round trip
- 2,257 ft
- climb
- 7,866 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Lake Mountain open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Lolo National Forest.
East Fork Big Creek Road & Trail Closure- Superior Ranger District
Agency alert covering Lolo National Forest · Order 26-003- · USFS · Lolo National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Lolo National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Lake Mountain is a hard hike in the Seeley Lake Ranger District of Lolo National Forest in western Montana. It's a 6.4-mile out-and-back route, with the trail rising from about 4,800 feet to a high point of 7,866 feet. The climb totals about 2,257 feet one way. The trail is on natural surface and bikes are allowed, which makes it a viable choice for mountain bikers as well as hikers. The North Fork Blackfoot Trailhead is the starting point, and the trail is open year round. The climb is significant, so plan on a full day. Big Nelson Campground, about 4.6 miles away, is the closest place to camp. Paddlers can head to the East Fork North Fork Blackfoot River, roughly 7.8 miles out, or the Dry Fork North Fork Blackfoot River at about 9.3 miles.
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