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Montana

Howard Lake

1.3 mi

Distance

107 ft

Gain

Conditions: Blocked

for mountain biking, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 22 h ago · oldest 22 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    5 active alerts in Kootenai National Forest; most severe: Kootenai Flood Event & Inaccessible Areas

    USFSPosted Dec 16, 2025 · checked 22 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 57°F / low 57°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for mountain biking

    OpenWeather22 h ago

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Howard Lake

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.3 mi
Elevation gain
107 ft
Elevation loss
650 ft
Highest point
4,176 ft
Lowest point
4,101 ft

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About this trail

Howard Lake is a 1.31-mile trail in the Carney Peak trail system in Montana with 652 feet of elevation gain.

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