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Montana
4.2 mi
Distance
1,041 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Swamp Lake
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Swamp Lake offers a moderate yet accessible hiking experience through Montana's diverse terrain, featuring a steady climb through forested areas with views of the surrounding landscape. The trail's 4.19-mile round trip and 1,041 feet of elevation gain make it an ideal choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with manageable exertion. The destination lake provides a scenic reward and potential wildlife viewing opportunities typical of Montana's backcountry.
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Big Timber Falls
~10 min drive
Quick waterfall hike with minimal elevation gain near Big Timber.
Big Timber Creek
~11 min drive
Strenuous 11.67-mile alpine climb with 5,266 ft elevation gain.
Cottonwood Lake
~14 min drive
Moderate 5.16-mile alpine lake hike with 2,106 ft elevation gain.
Blue Lake
~11 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady climb and rewarding views.
Cottonwood Lowline
~15 min drive
Long, scenic lowline trail following Cottonwood drainage through Montana valleys.
South Fork American Fork
~23 min drive
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Forest Lake
~38 min drive
Easy forest walk to a scenic Montana lake, perfect for families.
Trespass
~17 min drive
Challenging 12.27-mile Montana backcountry trail with 2,627 ft elevation gain.
North Fork Elk Creek
~24 min drive
Moderate 5.79-mile climb through North Fork drainage with 2,015 ft elevation gain.
