Montana hiking trails - Columbia Mountain Trail, Lewis Range, Flathead County
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Latitude: 48.34083
Longitude: -114.06611
User input for Columbia Mountain Trail, Lewis Range, Flathead County, Montana:
Chris:
I have hiked this trail in summer with little work. However, I Tried it in march-09 and found it very difficult for several reasons. The snow was only 1 of many things.
George:
It is a pretty substantial hike for most. There is a 4000+ ft elevation gain to the top with a long flatish section midway. It is occasionally used by dirt bikes, but I've only ever seen one on the trail. Great views of the valley and the peaks of Glacier National Park.
Emily:
Not grueling at all. A very easy hike.Also not a peaceful walk.
Miriam:
Beautiful views of the Flathead Valley. Look for the waterfall hidden off the uphill side of the trail about 2 miles in. When you come to the first creek to cross, head up along the creek. Waterfall is just a short jaunt up.
Jeff:
Grueling uphill climb; not for beginners. Bring ample supply of water during summer months.
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| | Gotta get out of the city man, and Columbia Mountain Trail in Flathead County, Montana is just what you need. Hiking here in Montana is a must. The annual rain here at Columbia Mountain Trail is about average; the month with most of the rain is November, and July is the month with the least moisture. Having a great time at Columbia Mountain Trail is painless.
Now, you may imagine that's lots but there's even more enjoyable stuff to do here in the Lewis Range. Here at Columbia Mountain Trail you'll probably meet some people from Kalispell, and don't |
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miss out on a trip to Glacier National Park if you're here. At Columbia Mountain Trail through the long summer days highs are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and after the sun is down through
| the wintertime temperatures at Columbia Mountain Trail sink into the 10's.
Take a side trip to Sand Creek, and you can run the rapids of Flathead River - Middle Fork. Stay the night at Hungry Horse Campground, and do visit Fawn Creek since you're here at Columbia Mountain Trail. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Columbia Mountain Trail has to offer, you can camp at Mountain Meadow RV Park and Campground, and get your heart pumping on the great whitewater of Flathead River - Middle Fork.
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Mountain Trail but there's great natural beauty awaiting you along it. There are many wonderful hiking trails in the Lewis Range, there's no better way to enjoy these mountains.
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| | Trails Near Columbia Mountain Trail:
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Doris Creek Trail, Flathead County
, 3 miles away |
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Alpine Trail, Flathead County
, 6 miles away |
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Jimmie Ridge Trail, Flathead County
, 7 miles away |
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Noisy Creek Notch Trail, Flathead County
, 12 miles away |
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South Boundary Trail, Flathead County
, 12 miles away |
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Tongue Mountain Trail, Flathead County
, 12 miles away |
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Ousel Peak Trail, Flathead County
, 13 miles away |
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| | Whitewater Near Columbia Mountain Trail:
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Flathead River - Middle Fork, -blank- County
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, 7 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge) |
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Flathead River - Middle Fork, -blank- County
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, 13 miles away, Class III - 9 miles long (Moccasin Creek to West Glacier) |
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Swan River, Lake County
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, 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Bigfork Dam to Flathead River) |
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Flathead River - Middle Fork, Flathead County
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, 23 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 58 miles long (Canadian Border to Blankenship Bridge) |
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Flathead River - Middle Fork, -blank- County
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, 25 miles away, Class II+ - 31 miles long (Bear Creek to Moccasin Creek) |
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| | Hotels Near Columbia Mountain Trail:
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Glacier Park Super 8 Motel, Columbia Falls
, 5 miles away |
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Bad Rock B&B, Columbia Falls
, 8 miles away |
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North Forty Resort, Whitefish
, 15 miles away |
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Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell, Kalispell
, 16 miles away |
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Best Western White Oak Grand, Kalispell
, 16 miles away |
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