5.9 mi from the trailheadHandkerchief Lake
Campground · Montana

7.2 mi loop · 1,488 ft gain · 6,399 ft high point · Hard
From Camp Misery Trailhead, a loop with Noisy Creek, Camp Misery, and Alpine 7
In Flathead National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service
Birch Lake is a 7.2 mile loop from Camp Misery Trailhead to Birch Lake and Aeneas Lake in Flathead National Forest.
1,488 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
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. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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