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Montana
7.8 mi
Distance
231 ft
Gain
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Stanton Lake
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Stanton Lake offers a scenic and accessible day hike through Montana backcountry, featuring moderate terrain with gentle elevation gain. This 7.76-mile round trip provides hikers with a rewarding alpine lake destination while remaining approachable for intermediate-level adventurers. The trail showcases the natural beauty of the region with relatively modest elevation change, making it an excellent choice for those seeking mountain lake views without extreme technical demands.
Grant Ridge
~1 min drive
Moderate 9.69-mile ridge climb with 2,872 ft gain and expansive views.
Cascadilla Creek
~4 min drive
Scenic creek-side hike with cascades and forest views near Cascadilla Creek.
Rescue Creek
~7 min drive
Steep 4.2-mile climb gaining 1,953 ft along Rescue Creek drainage.
Camas Road Gate Parking
~27 min drive
Parking at the Camas Road Gate is only allowed during the winter months. From here, skiers and snowshoers can access a variety of trails. Trails that can be reached from this parking area are: Lower McDonald Creek, 2-3 miles roundtrip. The trail begins just south of the McDo…
Ousel Peak - West
~15 min drive
Challenging 13.7-mile alpine climb with 4,524 ft elevation gain near Ousel Peak.
Tunnel Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 3.72-mile climb with 1,071 ft gain through Montana forest.
Skiumah Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with 1,150 ft gain near Skiumah Creek.
Apgar Lookout Trailhead
~27 min drive
This trail leads to the Apgar Fire Lookout, offering an expansive view of Lake McDonald and the surrounding valley. This particular view is shared online via a live webcam. The webcam view is available at www.nps.gov/glac. Apgar Fire Lookout Distance: 3.6 mi (5.8 km), one wa…
Ousel Peak
~16 min drive
Moderate 7-mile climb to Ousel Peak with 3,129 ft elevation gain.
Marion Lake
~15 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile hike to scenic alpine Marion Lake with 1,232 ft elevation gain.
