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State Park

Giant Springs

Montana · MT

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A day-use park along the Missouri River near Great Falls, built around one of the largest freshwater springs in the country. Hike, bike, picnic, fish, watch birds, and visit the fish hatchery and visitor center.

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From Wikipedia

Giant Springs is a large first-magnitude spring located near Great Falls, Montana and is the central feature of Giant Springs State Park. Its water has a constant temperature of 54 °F (12 °C) and originates from snowmelt in the Little Belt Mountains, 60 miles (97 km) away. According to chlorofluorocarbon dating, the water takes about 3,000 years to travel underground before returning to the surface at the springs.

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Trails

All trails in Giant Springs
Colter Network Trail

Colter Network Trail

Great Falls0.8 mi
TrailPoint to Point
Giant Springs Rd. Connector Trial

Giant Springs Rd. Connector Trial

Great Falls0.1 mi
TrailLoop
Giant Springs Trail

Giant Springs Trail

Great Falls1.3 mi
TrailLoop
Giant Springs Trail

Giant Springs Trail

Great Falls1.3 mi125 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyPoint to Point
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Trail

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Trail

Great Falls0.6 mi
TrailLoop
River Overlook Spur Trail

River Overlook Spur Trail

Great Falls0.2 mi
TrailPoint to Point
River's Edge Trail to Rainbow Dam Overlook

River's Edge Trail to Rainbow Dam Overlook

Great Falls4.4 mi505 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back

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