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Upper Seymour Lake via CDT
ExpertOut and Back

Upper Seymour Lake via CDT

Wise River, Montana

17.5 mi

Distance

2,881 ft

Elev. Gain

7h 12m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
The Upper Seymour Lake can be hiked out and back, or it can be a longer hike that follows the Continental Divide Trail. The trail goes above Lower Seymour Lake Campground. The parking lot has a pit toilet. The trail is used by hikers. The trail to Upper Seymour goes into the wilderness area. The trail is part of the Continental Divide Trail. The trail is in good shape and goes through Lodgepole Pine forests most of the way. Seymour Creek is usually within earshot, and there are numerous springs along the way. The trail is easy for the first 4.5 miles and even then it is not strenuous. The lake has a lot of camping opportunities. The CD Trail goes north to Goat Flat and Storm Lake Pass.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,089 ft
Max:2,846 ft
878 ft
878 ft
2,089 ft2,341 ft2,594 ft2,846 ft0.0 mi4.4 mi8.7 mi13.1 mi17.5 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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