Lion Mountain Trail
Whitefish, Montana
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Distance
2.92 miles
Elevation Gain
453 ft
Route Type
Loop
Description
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Lion Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Whitefish, Montana.
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Trail Stats:
Difficulty: Hard
Distance: 7.3 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 2350 feet
Time: Half-day to full-day hike
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