Top Adventures in Anaconda
Photograph the Falls at Lost Creek State Park
Drive along the park road until the road loops back near the campground. Park in any available space. From here, the falls are a short, 200 yard walk down a paved trail. Be sure to wear slip resistant shoes that you don't mind getting wet.After ph...
Hike to Fourmile Basin Lakes
Distance: 8 miles round-tripTime: 4 hoursDifficulty: Easy to ModerateTrailhead: 46.135170, -113.207803From MT-1, follow the signs for Trail 44 along Twin Lakes Creek Road until it ends. The trail begins at the end of the road.The area is largely s...
Summit Mount Powell
From Interstate 90, exit at Racetrack #195. Continue west for one mile and turn north at a T intersection. Follow the road for about 0.75 mi. to Quinlan Rd. and continue west with a dogleg south for 3.5 mi. Take a sharp right to the north east to ...
11.6 miles
4730 ft gain
Hike to Lower and Upper Seymour Lakes
There are so many wilderness areas to choose from in Montana, it can be quite overwhelming. But try this on for size: the Pintlers are essentially Glacier National Park, without the people. Not only does it traverse the CDT, but chances are you wo...
12 miles
Ski or Snowboard Discovery Mountain
Discovery Ski Area is an alpine ski area in the small town of Anaconda, Montana. With over 2,200 acres of skiing and over 8,000 feet of elevation at the summit, you can find an adventure to fit any skill level.
After entering Anaconda take the Pi...
Backpack the Warren Pass Loop
Often overlooked due not to its lack of scenery, but rather because of its proximity to both Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness in southwest Montana is a haven for hikers and backpackers seeking a true wilderne...
12 miles
2000 ft gain
Hike Maud S. Canyon Loop
Maud S is a great moderately traveled trail that weaves you through dry grassland, forests, and provides you with beautiful mountain views totaling 994 ft of elevation gain. You will find people hiking, running hills, mountain biking, and walking ...
4 miles
994 ft gain
Hike the Johnson Lake Loop
Day 1: After pulling into the Middle Fork parking lot, there will be two trailheads. Sign in at either one, but I started at TH 28 to head directly to Johnson Lake. A gradual climb passes beautiful waterfalls and recovering burn scars dotted with...
16 miles
3160 ft gain
Hike the Hogback Ridge Trail
The trailhead is accessed at the Hogback Homestead. [GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):46.41056, -113.7019446°24'38"N, 113°42'7"W]
Due to the isolated location of this trailhead, and the miles of rough dirt road that it takes to get there, you will ...
11 miles
5242 ft gain
Continental Divide Trail: MacDonald Pass to Priest Pass
The CDT trail is a popular trail with thru-hikers, and is considered one of the three Crown Jewels. The Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail being the other two.
This section of the Continental Divide Trail starts 25-minutes to the West ...
10.8 miles
2500 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Anaconda, Montana
High Rye Cabin
Overview High Rye Cabin is a quaint place to stay, ideally situated for exploring the northern Fleecer Mountains. An abundance of recreational activities are available in this scenic area. The cab... -
Anaconda, Montana
Spring Hill Campground
Overview Nestled in the Lodgepole pine forests of southwestern Montana, Spring Hill Campground is only eight miles from Georgetown Lake, a popular destination for fishing, boating and water sports.... -
Anaconda, Montana
Racetrack Cabin
Overview Racetrack Cabin is a favorite of hiking and ATV enthusiasts during the summer months. The surrounding area is serene and beautiful, and somewhat off the beaten path. It is a great way to e... -
Anaconda, Montana
Lodgepole Campground (Mt)
Overview Lodgepole Campground is a large facility situated along a scenic highway in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana.... -
Anaconda, Montana
Philipsburg Bay Campground
Overview Philipsburg Bay Campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake and provides ideal access to fishing, boating and water skiing. It is located in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Dee... -
Anaconda, Montana
Piney Campground And Boat Launch
Overview Piney Campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake and provides ideal access to fishing, boating and water skiing. It is located in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge Nat...
