The Top 5 Lakes in the Gallatin Range
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Gallatin Range? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Gallatin Range’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 14, 2025
Hyalite Reservoir is a large artificial lake that affords opportunities for day-use hiking, easy strolls, or the perfect launching point for more aggressive, big-mountain singletrack riding. Even if a bit busy, plenty of parking is available.
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The Emerald Lake Trail is a challenging trail that takes you past Emerald Lake and Heather Lake. The trail climbs consistently but is never too steep.
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Away from the crowds and offering a true mountain lake feeling, the two Bear Lakes sit just under 7,000 feet in the Custer Gallatin National Forest. If you are up …
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Emerald Lake is beautiful, isolated, and surrounded by epic peaks. There is the potential to continue further to the west from here on Hidden Lake trail if you feel like extending your ride and checking out another breathtaking, high-altitude lake.
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Yet another stunning, high-alpine lake in this region that will reward your efforts on the climb and provide an ideal break and snack spot for either the climb or the descent.
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