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- Float the Three Forks of the Flathead Wild and Scenic River. Spend a night in a fire lookout tower. Spot a mountain goat in Jewel Basin. The Flathead has an experience for everyone.
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- Ski the Slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Whitefish Mountain Resort, one of Montana's best ski resorts, is partially located within Flathead National Forest, north of Whitefish.
- Find a Waterfall at Holland Lake. Holland Lake is one of several scenic bodies of water along Highway 83 that cuts through the Swan Lake District of the forest.
- Hike into the Jewel Basin. Jewel Basin is a unique hiking and backpacking-only area of the national forest. It's east of Kalispell and encompasses over 15,000 acres, not far from the northeast corner of Flathead Lake.
- Float the Flathead River. Flathead National Forest encompasses the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork of the Flathead River — collectively known as the Three Forks of the Flathead River.
Jul 15, 2022 · Distance: 4.3 miles. Wonder through a sub-alpine spruce forest prior to climbing the ridges to Mount Aeneas, the highest point in the hikers-only Jewel Basin. From this summit you can soak up the views of wildflower meadows, Flathead Mt, and pristine lakes.
Oct 9, 2024 · Welcome to the Flathead National Forest. Backpack in wild, remote places. Float the Three Forks of the Flathead Wild and Scenic River. Spend a night in a fire lookout tower. Spot a mountain goat in Jewel Basin. The Flathead has an experience for everyone. Find your adventure.
Many of the hikes in Flathead National Forest, described below, are quite difficult but offer great views of the surrounding area! Glacially sculpted mountain ranges dominate the landscape so be prepared for a workout.
- 2,404,935 acres
- Kalispell, MT
- February 22, 1897
- Montana
- Jewel Basin. Jewel Basin, located east of Bigfork, Montana, is a scenic high-altitude basin with a series of lakes and several hiking trails of various lengths.
- Ousel Peak. Ousel Peak trail is not for the faint-hearted. The trail gains somewhere between 3800 and 3900 feet over 3.3 to 3.6 miles, making it one of the steepest trails in the Glacier area.
- Stanton Lake. Stanton Lake features pristine waters and impressive mountain views after a short 2-mile hike. Most of the elevation gain is in the first half mile; then, a good trail leads to the foot of the lake.
- Skiumah. Skiumah trail is a half-day year-round hike departing from Highway 2 that ascends to a small lake in a cozy glacial cirque and is a great introduction to the Great Bear Wilderness.
The Forest has 2,249 miles of trails that access mountain lakes, peaks, valleys, and wind along river bottoms. The variety of users that enjoy the Flathead Forest trails include hikers, bikers, horse riders, ATV and OHV riders, snowmobilers, and motorcycle riders.
Want to find the best trails in Flathead National Forest for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 87 great trails for hiking, camping, and birding and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
