Point of Interest
The Lost Cabin Lake Trail begins at the west end of Bismark Reservoir. The peaks surrounding the lake reach elevations above 10,000 feet. Mountain goats can often be seen on the cliffs to the south and east of the lake. Depending on snow, the trail is usually open from July 1 to the middle of October. Snowdrifts on the trail may be abundant during years of late thaws.
Length: 4 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:
None
Location: In Deerlodge National Forest, from Cardwell take SR 359 5 mi. to S. Boulder Road, the S 15 mi. to Bismark Reservoir.
County: Madison
State: MT
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
From Interstate 90, take the Cardwell exit seven miles east of Whitehall. Take Montana
Highway 359 south for approximately five miles to the South Boulder Road #107. Travel
south on Road #107 for approximately 15 miles to the trailhead at Bismark Reservoir.
Passenger cars can drive this road, but the last two miles are best traveled by high
clearance vehicles.
Average Grade: 8%
Maximum Grade: 15%
Elevation High: 9060 Feet
Elevation Low: 7360 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 24 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil
Additional Surfaces: Soil
Year Designated: 1979
