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  • Lake Helene

    Lake Helene

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    Jake Bramante

    Lake Helene – 6.1mi / 9.8km The hike up from Bear Lake to the sparkling Lake Helene features a dazzling array of mountain terrain, forest types, and sprawling views. You’ll start along the eastern shore of the gorgeous Bear Lake before taking a right and climbing through a grove of aspens embedded in a boulder…

  • Spruce Lake

    Spruce Lake

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    Jake Bramante

    Spruce Lake – 9mi / 14.5km The tall spire of Castle Rock towers over this small, quiet lake. The trail easily follows up along the scenic Big Thompson River past towering cliffs and the Arch Rocks to The Pool (see The Pool for description). Continue along Fern Creek and steeply climb past Fern Falls and…

  • Mt Aeneas and Picnic Lakes Loop

    Mt Aeneas and Picnic Lakes Loop

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    Jake Bramante

    This blog is part of a six part series of hikes in and around the Whitefish area in coordination with Explore Whitefish. Check out their website at https://explorewhitefish.com to find out more ways to explore the area, things to do, places to stay, and how you can recreate responsibly while visiting. One of the best…

  • Amphitheater Lake

    Amphitheater Lake

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    Jake Bramante

    Amphitheater and Surprise Lakes – 10mi / 16.1km This strenuous climb switchbacks up the mountainside to reward you with two pristine, alpine lakes tucked beneath towering peaks. The trail begins level through the trees in a nice, airy forest. You start to gain elevation with a few great views of the rocky summits, before crossing…

  • Howe Lake Looning

    Howe Lake Looning

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    Jake Bramante

    The harried nature of migrations is waning here in the north and things are beginning to settle in. Snow is melting, flowers are breaking ground and bears are emerging. Birds are establishing their territories, building nests and looking to make little ones in their image. It’s for this last reason that we headed up to…

  • Lake Josephine

    Lake Josephine

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    Jake Bramante

    Lake Josephine – 4.9mi / 7.8km The 3.4 mile trip around Lake Josephine is a lovely stroll. It starts either with a 0.8 mile walk from the Many Glacier Hotel around Swiftcurrent Lake, or with a boat ride on Swiftcurrent Lake. The loop can be done in either direction. Keep an eye out for moose…

  • Cascade Lake

    Cascade Lake

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    Jake Bramante

    Cascade Lake – 4.3mi / 6.9km A level path takes you through a great mix of meadows and forest to a quiet lake. The trail immediately enters into lodgepole forest but doesn’t remain there for very long. The forest lined meadows are beautiful and Cascade Creek is reached about 1mi/1.6km in. This creates great animal habitat…

  • Grebe Lake

    Grebe Lake

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    Jake Bramante

    Grebe Lake – 6.1mi / 9.9km This mostly level hike takes you to a lake with great meadows and ample waterfowl. The trail starts out in mature stand of trees and follows an old road. This eventually transitions to an old burn area and the road turns into a trail. You continue through the burned forest…

  • Two Ocean Lake Loop

    Two Ocean Lake Loop

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    Jake Bramante

    Two Ocean Lake Loop – 6.4mi / 10.2km The loop around the quiet, remote Two Ocean Lake travels through open meadows and cool forests. From the parking lot, follow the trail down to the shore of the lake and cross over the bridge at the outlet. The trail follows along the north shore, alternating between…