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Montana
20.4 mi
Distance
1,008 ft
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Why you'll love it
Spruce Lake
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Spruce Lake is a scenic 20-mile backcountry trek through Montana's forested terrain, offering solitude and alpine lake views. This moderate-to-challenging day hike or backpacking route gains just over 1,000 feet while traversing diverse forest ecosystems typical of central Montana. The trail rewards hikers with pristine lake views and opportunities to spot wildlife in this less-crowded corner of the state.
Thunder Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 7.45-mile creek-side climb with 2,203 ft elevation gain.
Spar Peak
~7 min drive
Steady 6.8-mile climb to alpine views with nearly 3,000 ft elevation gain.
Grouse Lake Marsh Bypass
~10 min drive
Easy 0.65-mile marsh bypass with minimal elevation gain.
Big Spar
~7 min drive
Accessible 6.27-mile Montana trail with gentle elevation gain and scenic views.
Ross Creek
~12 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike through Montana forest with steady elevation gain.
East Fork Creek
~11 min drive
Easy creek-side hike through Idaho backcountry with modest elevation gain.
Little Spar Lake
~8 min drive
Moderate 7.4-mile alpine lake hike with 1,258 ft elevation gain.
Goat Mountain
~12 min drive
Steady 4.67-mile climb with 2,038 ft gain to mountain views.
Grouse Lake
~11 min drive
Easy 3-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Rattle Ridge
~8 min drive
Moderate 8.4-mile ridge hike with 1,229 ft elevation gain in central Idaho.