0.8 mi from the trailheadBeaver Creek Cabin (Mt)
Campground · Montana
21.1 mi out & back · 5,061 ft gain · 9,275 ft high point · Very hard
Via Minnie and Cabin Creek Divide (6.6 mi)
In Gallatin National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service
Lightning Lake is an out and back hike of 21.1 miles in Gallatin National Forest, reached via Minnie and Cabin Creek Divide trails, climbing 5,061 feet to 9,275 feet high with Apex Point peak nearby.
5,061 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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