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Montana
18.1 mi
Distance
3,334 ft
Gain
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Lion - Palisade
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The Lion-Palisade trail is a challenging high-country route covering 18+ miles with over 3,300 feet of elevation gain, offering expansive views and rugged alpine terrain. This demanding trek traverses remote backcountry between two prominent Montana peaks, rewarding experienced hikers with solitude and dramatic mountain scenery. The trail combines sustained climbing with exposed ridgeline sections typical of Montana's high peaks.
Piper Lake
~12 min drive
Moderate 12.67-mile hike to alpine lake with 2,137 ft elevation gain.
Napa Lookout
~15 min drive
Scenic 4.9-mile hike to Napa Lookout with 734 ft elevation gain and panoramic views.
Cilly Ridge
~18 min drive
Quick ridge climb with solid elevation gain and scenic views.
Lion - Palisade
~12 min drive
Moderate 8-mile alpine trail with palisade views and high-country scenery.
Gorge Creek
~15 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through Montana's Gorge Creek drainage.
Picture Lake
~24 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with scenic mountain views and minimal elevation gain.
Smith - Little Salmon
~13 min drive
Remote 46.5-mile expert backcountry traverse with 7,462 ft elevation gain.
Sunburst Lake
~16 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic mountain views.
Crevice Lake
~26 min drive
Short alpine lake hike with modest elevation gain near Crevice Lake.
Cedar Lake
~15 min drive
Moderate 13.84-mile alpine lake hike with 1,987 ft elevation gain.
