2.8 mi from the trailheadJohn Muir Cabin
Campground · AK
15.9 mi out & back · 2,113 ft gain · 889 ft high point · Very hard
From Montana Creek Trailhead via the Montana Creek Trail and the Windfall Lake Trail (7.5 mi)
AK · U.S. Forest Service
The Windfall Lake Spur starts at Montana Creek Trailhead, uses Montana Creek Trail and Windfall Lake Trail, and climbs 2,113 feet out and back.
2,113 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
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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