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Fairy Lake

Name: Fairy Lake
Rating: 2

Recommended by 3 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Custer Gallatin National Forest

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Location: Sedan, Gallatin County, Montana, United States

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1. Fairy Lake Trail loop — Custer Gallatin National Forest

1.72km

00:29

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Fairy Lake via Fairy Creek Trail — Custer Gallatin National Forest

7.93km

02:23

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Fairy Lake loop from Clyde Park

7.93km

02:24

270m

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Matthew

July 24, 2023

Fairy Lake is a high elevation lake tucked in the trees just below treeline in Custer Gallatin National Forest. There is camping close by and a trailhead for gaining access to Sacagawea Peak and Bridger Ridge. The reservoir stays frozen late into the springs and has a small nature trail that travels around the banks.

denvercx

June 29, 2024

Great alpine lake sitting in a cirque/basin at the base of Sacajawea Peak. The main access trail is a gentle grade of switchbacks to the lake's edge for magnificent views of the pristine lake and the dramatic mountains behind. There is a rougher rooted out trail that encircles the lake, and you can take the steps back up to the trail head, which is a "shortcut". Highly recommended! There are longer trails that access the lake, too, if you want a longer hike and better workout. Campground nearby, mostly just tents, since trailers can't be hauled up the rough access road.

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Elevation 2,300 m

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Tuesday 20 January

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Location: Sedan, Gallatin County, Montana, United States

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Fairy Lake

1. Fairy Lake Trail loop — Custer Gallatin National Forest

2. Fairy Lake via Fairy Creek Trail — Custer Gallatin National Forest

3. Fairy Lake loop from Clyde Park

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