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Montana
5.3 mi
Distance
2,043 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Smeller Lake
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Smeller Lake is a moderate 5.3-mile alpine lake hike featuring over 2,000 feet of elevation gain through Montana's scenic backcountry. This trail rewards hikers with access to a pristine mountain lake nestled in subalpine terrain, offering stunning views and a rewarding destination for a full day outing. The steady climb through forested slopes transitions to more open terrain as you approach the lake basin.
Cottonwood Lake
~6 min drive
Moderate 5.16-mile alpine lake hike with 2,106 ft elevation gain.
Big Timber Creek
~7 min drive
Strenuous 11.67-mile alpine climb with 5,266 ft elevation gain.
Blue Lake
~7 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady climb and rewarding views.
North Fork Elk Creek
~16 min drive
Moderate 5.79-mile climb through North Fork drainage with 2,015 ft elevation gain.
Cottonwood Lowline
~8 min drive
Long, scenic lowline trail following Cottonwood drainage through Montana valleys.
Swamp Lake
~9 min drive
Moderate 4.2-mile hike to scenic alpine lake with steady elevation gain.
Shields Lowline
~19 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile trail with 437 ft elevation gain and scenic Montana views.
Trespass
~8 min drive
Challenging 12.27-mile Montana backcountry trail with 2,627 ft elevation gain.
Big Timber Falls
~9 min drive
Quick waterfall hike with minimal elevation gain near Big Timber.
South Fork American Fork
~20 min drive
Accessible 4.87-mile forest hike along South Fork American Fork drainage.
