Heart Lake Trail (171)

Listing Type: National Forest Trail
City: Superior Montana
Region: Glacier Country
406-822-4233
http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/lolo/

Heart Lake Trail (171) is an easy but long hike to the largest lake on the district. The trail follows the So. Fork of Trout Creek to the lake in a cirque basin setting below a spectacular view of the Divide. Fair fishing for Eastern Brook Trout. There’s a trail on the east side of the lake that goes on to Pearl Lake and the top of the divide. Heart Lake trail goes west around the lake and on up to the top.

Length: 1.3 miles.Trail Beginning: Forest Road 1159.Trail End: Heart Lake

Area Map: Lolo Forest Visitors Map .USGS Map1: McGee Peak.Township 18N; Range 30W; Section 29


Directions: Follow signs east of Superior on Road 250 toward Trout Creek Campground. Continue up Trout Creek for 15 miles to Heart Lake Trailhead. Lots of room for parking.

Heart Lake Trail
Lolo National Forest, Superior, MT 59872


Activities

  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Mountain Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Fishing
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Game Hunting
  • Lake Fishing
  • Photography
  • Picnicking

Services

  • Trail
Activities: Backcountry Camping, Bird Watching, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Photography, and wildlife viewing.
Categories: Fishing, Hiking, Outdoors, Recreation, and Trails.
Classifications: FishAccess.
Locations: Superior Area.
Seasons: Seasonal.
Services: trail.