Gardner Lake Trail Is One Of The Greatest Mountain Hiking Trails In Montana For Beginners
Hiking is a great way to spend time in nature while getting some fantastic exercise. It can also be very intimidating, especially if you’re a novice. Luckily, the Treasure State has plenty of easy hikes perfect for beginners. The Gardner Lake Trail is a prime example.
The trail is close to Red Lodge, a great place to get lunch after your time in nature.
And not only is it easy, it's one of the more beautiful trails in the area.
Once you reach the lake, you can make the loop around Tibbs Butte hiking clockwise or counterclockwise. But that would be a more advanced 11 miles.
It's not quite as easy to hike uphill, and the route is deceptively long.
Take some time to relax and take in the views. You might even spot some brook trout in the water.
In the summertime, the meadows fill with wildflowers.
It's also a nice, pleasant trail for an experienced hiker to tackle.
Have you experienced the Gardner Lake Trail? If you can’t make it to Red Lodge anytime soon, start with one of these easy hikes.
