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Montana
7.9 mi
Distance
1,960 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Lightning Lake
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Lightning Lake offers a moderate alpine adventure through Montana's scenic backcountry, gaining nearly 2,000 feet over 7.86 miles of trail. This route rewards hikers with access to a pristine high-elevation lake surrounded by mountain views and subalpine terrain. The steady elevation gain and distance make it an ideal choice for hikers seeking a full day of mountain exploration with genuine alpine rewards.
Minnie
~1 min drive
Moderate 6.7-mile climb with 3,140 ft gain near Minnie, Montana.
Cabin Creek Divide
~4 min drive
Accessible divide crossing with views of Montana's mountain landscape.
Upper Sage Creek
~6 min drive
Easy 2.3-mile walk through Sage Creek with minimal elevation gain.
Dailey Creek Trailhead (WK1)
~23 min drive
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Sentinel Creek
~2 min drive
Expert alpine trek with 4,776 ft gain and expansive high-country views.
Alp Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.67-mile creek drainage hike with 1,585 ft elevation gain.
Avalanche Lake
~8 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady climb and mountain views.
Red Cub
~4 min drive
Steady 15.46-mile Montana trail with moderate elevation gain and scenic backcountry views.
Little Wapiti
~12 min drive
Moderate 8.79-mile foothills hike with 1,403 ft elevation gain.
Hilgard Basin
~8 min drive
Scenic alpine basin hike with steady climbing and mountain views.
