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Montana
14.5 mi
Distance
5,212 ft
Gain
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Wanless Lake
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Wanless Lake is a challenging high-altitude trek in Montana that rewards hikers with alpine scenery and pristine mountain lakes. With nearly 5,200 feet of elevation gain over 14.5 miles, this route demands strong fitness and endurance as it climbs through forested terrain into the subalpine zone. The trail offers solitude and expansive views typical of Montana's backcountry lake destinations.
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