The upper portion of the trail is very rocky. When you reach the top of Baldy Mountain, you can approach the foundation of the old lookout. Just beyond the lookout foundation, you will see your first glimpse of the basin which holds Baldy Lake. A few hundred feet away, you will be able to see the lake. The lower half of the trail is a different experience entirely, offering packs a leisurely, mostly flat walk along natural surfaces through the old growth forest.
Baldy Lookout-Lake Trail #340
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National Recreation Trail Details
Length: 2.96 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
snow from late Oct to early June
Location: 12 miles north of Plains, MT. Trailhead at the end of Forest Road 886
County: Sanders
State: MT
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
-
Average Grade: 14%
Maximum Grade: 20%
Elevation High: 7400 Feet
Elevation Low: 5900 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 16 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil
Additional Surfaces: Soil
Year Designated: 1981
