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Montana
16.4 mi
Distance
4,916 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Thompson Lake
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Thompson Lake is a challenging high-altitude trek that rewards hikers with significant elevation gain and remote mountain scenery. This 16+ mile journey climbs nearly 5,000 feet through varied terrain typical of Montana's backcountry, offering solitude and expansive views for experienced hikers. The trail provides access to alpine lakes and subalpine meadows characteristic of the region.
Monitor Peak
~3 min drive
Challenging 11.61-mile alpine climb to Monitor Peak with 2,905 ft gain.
Wicked Ridge
~3 min drive
Challenging 13-mile ridge hike with 3,541 ft elevation gain and panoramic mountain views.
Passage Falls
~6 min drive
Easy waterfall hike to Passage Falls with minimal elevation gain.
Colley Creek
~10 min drive
Moderate 6.78-mile creek-side hike with 1,507 ft elevation gain.
Passage Creek
~5 min drive
Challenging 12.55-mile alpine trek with 2,986 ft elevation gain.
Emigrant Creek
~10 min drive
Scenic creek-side hike with moderate elevation gain and accessible terrain.
Highland
~10 min drive
Scenic 3.11-mile Highland trail with 1,257 ft elevation gain.
Wallace Pass
~5 min drive
Strenuous 14.41-mile alpine pass hike with 3,851 ft elevation gain.
Knife Creek
~10 min drive
Easy 2.6-mile creek-side walk through Montana forest.
Pine Bear (Xc)
~18 min drive
Moderate cross-country ski trail through pine forest with steady elevation gain.
