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Aneas Loop
Bigfork, Montana
3.0
2.77 mi
/ 207 ft gain
Aneas Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bigfork, Montana.
Paddle North Flathead Lake
Somers, Montana
5.0
Flathead Lake is huge, and gorgeous. It's the biggest lake in Montana and certainly one worth spending some time on. The water is surprisingly warm, and the views are amazing. If you are passing through the area, find a place to rent some paddleboards and hit the water around golden hour in the evening.
A great place to explore on the lake is the northern part. It's the closest area to Kalispe...
Kayak to Pig Island
Somers, Montana
Drive to the North Flathead Launch in Somers, MT (15 miles south of Kalispell). Launch the kayaks and head south towards the yacht club. Once past the yacht club, paddle eastward, you should come upon a wooden shack, a number of wooden poles, and an island. Continue eastward past these various features and Pig Island will be visible in the distance. In total, the paddle should take no longer th...
Hike to Summit of Mount Aeneas
Kalispell, Montana
4.7
6 mi
/ 1700 ft gain
This hike can easily be overlooked since it is in such a geographically rich area, with Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness so close, but it is absolutely a hidden gem that doesn't get enough attention. Mount Aeneas sits at just over 7,500 feet and from the summit it gives amazing 360 degree views of Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, Flathead Valley, and Hung...
Backpack to Black Lake
Kalispell, Montana
7 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
Begin at Camp Misery (elev. 5,717 ft). This is a total misname by the way! It should be titled Camp On The Way To Awesomeness! Anyway, head .6 miles on Trail 8 to the intersection of trail.
From here turn right on Trail 68 and hike .7 miles until the intersection where you turn right on Trail 7 for your ascent into Jewel Basin. At the next trail junction take the right onto Trail 392 for .4 mil...
Backpack to Clayton Lake
Kalispell, Montana
9 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
From the Camp Misery Trailhead (elev. 5,717 ft) take the left Trail 8 for .6 miles. At the junction continue left for a 1.3 mile gently ascent into Jewel Basin.
Nearing Twin Lakes continue left on Trail 7 for .6 miles until you reach Trail 55. Continue right, and make sure that after a short .3 miles you keep on the trail and keep left on Trail 55. Do not turn right on Trail 719. Follow Trail 5...
Alpine Big Hawk Trail
Bigfork, Montana
17.68 mi
/ 3031 ft gain
Alpine Big Hawk Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Hungry Horse, Montana.
Birch Lake Trail
Kalispell, Montana
6.23 mi
/ 961 ft gain
Birch Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Kalispell, Montana.
Flathead Lookout
Kalispell, Montana
5.0
2.4 mi
/ 666 ft gain
Flathead Lookout is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Kalispell, Montana.
Places to stay
Bigfork, Montana
Swan Lake Campground
Overview
This recreation area is located near the village of Swan Lake at the north end of the scenic Swan Valley in northwest Montana. ...
Bigfork, Montana
Anna Creek Cabin
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Anna Creek Cabin is located 30 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse, perched above Hungry Horse Reservoir with sweeping views...
Bigfork, Montana
Swan Guard Station
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Swan Guard Station is located next to beautiful Swan Lake, in northwestern Montana, where visitors enjoy all kinds of recreation...
Bigfork, Montana
Mission Lookout
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Mission Lookout towers above the forest canopy, providing guests with unrivaled 360-degree views of the beautiful Swan Range, Mi...
Kalispell, Montana
Doris Creek Campground
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Doris Creek Campground is located high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian bor...
Kalispell, Montana
Lost Johnny Point Campground
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Lost Johnny Point Campground is located high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadi...
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