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Beaverhead National Forest/Montana

Granite Lake

0.5 mi

Distance

256 ft

Elev. Gain

17m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Granite Lake trail is a short, 0.5-mile out-and-back trail nestled in a remote region of the US Forest Service-managed lands. With an elevation gain of 256 feet, the trail takes hikers up to a maximum elevation of 2,722 meters, offering a relatively easy hike for those looking to enjoy a quick outdoor excursion. The dirt surface trail meanders through natural landscapes, providing a gentle ascent suitable for most day hikers.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,639 ft
Max:2,722 ft
84 ft
0 ft
2,639 ft2,667 ft2,694 ft2,722 ft0.0 mi0.1 mi0.2 mi0.4 mi0.5 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

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Highlights

forest setting

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Montana hunting page

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