Turquoise Lake In Montana Is So Hidden Most Locals Don’t Even Know About It
It’s no secret that we enjoy having our space here in the Treasure State — social distancing is second nature to Montanans. And while being out in the great outdoors on a beautiful hiking trail is the perfect way to get away from it all, some of our more popular trails can stay perpetually packed, especially in the summertime. But if you’re an experienced hiker who can handle a lengthy trek, just head to the Turquoise Lake Trail for stunning views, wide-open spaces, and no other human in sight.
If you live in the Flathead or Swan Valley, this spot might be a local favorite -- but plenty of Montanans have never even heard of it.
It's over 11 miles in its entirety, so unless you start early in the morning, you might want to make it a backpacking trip.
The higher you climb, the better the views get, and soon you’ll see Glacier Lake stretching out in the valley below. You'll either see or pass six beautiful alpine lakes on the trail.
Continue left toward Turquoise along Turquoise Lake Trail #708.
After reaching these heights, you'll begin your descent to the lake, should you choose to hike this far.
It's also close to the smaller Lace Lake, where the fishing is rumored to be even better.
Feel free to wade in or even go for a swim before making the hike back to the trailhead.
Would you embark on an 11.6-mile hike if it led to gorgeous views like this? What other Montana hikes would you recommend? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
Address: Turquoise Lake, Montana 59868, USA
