5.5 mi
Distance
1,890 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 39m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Lava Lake (Cascade Creek) Trail is an out-and-back trail in Gallatin National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Gallatin County, Montana. It is 5.5 miles long and gains 1,890 feet. The nearest town is Big Sky, Montana, about 10 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,687 ft |
| High point | 2.5 mi | 2,176 ft |
| End | 5.5 mi | 1,687 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Big Sky, MT · about 10 mi away
- County:
- Gallatin County, MT
- Jurisdiction:
- Gallatin National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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