The Red Lodge area is certainly breathtaking, so it comes as no surprise that you’ll find quite a few scenic hiking trails in Carbon County. If you’re up for a hike that will take all day despite not being exceptionally challenging, check out the Lower Lake Fork Trail to September Morn Lake. You’ll love every single step.

The Lower Lake Fork Trail is located in Custer National Forest, which is exceptionally beautiful.
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The trail begins after a foot bridge just south of the parking area, which is well-marked and easy to find.
If you follow the trail all the way to September Morn Lake and back, it's about 13 miles in length, so plan accordingly.
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Start your adventure early in the morning, because you'll definitely want to see the whole thing.
The singletrack trail will follow a creek for awhile, winding through lodgepole forest.
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Eventually, you'll come to a steep incline -- but don't worry, it's short.

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Aside from a few rocks here and there, the remainder of the trail is smooth sailing.
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You might even see some wildlife, like deer or moose, along the way.
September Morn Lake is secluded and peaceful.
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You might even want to spend the night.
This trail really showcases the best of Montana's natural beauty.
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If you're up for a long but rewarding adventure, you won't regret devoting a day to this.

The Lower Lake Fork Trail is magnificent. Even if you don’t make it all the way to September Morn Lake, the scenery of the first few miles is spectacular. But if you’d rather start your hiking season with something a bit easier, you can always hike one of these trails, which are all under three miles long.

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