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Alpine Lake Hikes

High-country routes whose official descriptions make one or more mountain lakes a defining destination.

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Alpine Lake Hikes: Hidden Lake Overlook Trail

What qualifies

These public rules explain why a trail appears here.

An official route source explicitly identifies the lake destination or lake sequence.
The setting is montane or alpine; a route name alone is not sufficient evidence.

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7 matching trails

Montana

Glacier National Park

Hidden Lake Overlook Trail

Distance: 2.6 mi
Difficulty: Moderate
Route: Out & Back

Why this trail fits

The official route information identifies a high-country lake destination on Hidden Lake Overlook Trail.

Review source · verified Aug 5, 2026 ↗

Colorado

Rocky Mountain National Park

Emerald Lake Trail

Distance: 3.6 mi
Difficulty: Moderate
Route: Out & Back

Why this trail fits

The official route information identifies a high-country lake destination on Emerald Lake Trail.

Review source · verified Aug 5, 2026 ↗

Wyoming

Grand Teton National Park

Taggart Lake Trail

Distance: 8.48 mi
Difficulty: Moderate
Route: Out & Back

Why this trail fits

The official route information identifies a high-country lake destination on Taggart Lake Trail.

Review source · verified Aug 5, 2026 ↗

Montana

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest

Big Sand Lake 4

Distance: 51.81 mi
Difficulty: Unknown / Check official source
Route: Unknown / Check official source

Why this trail fits

The official route information identifies a high-country lake destination on BIG SAND LAKE 4.

Review source · verified Aug 5, 2026 ↗

Washington

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Hidden Lakes 477

Distance: 22.65 mi
Difficulty: Unknown / Check official source
Route: Unknown / Check official source

Why this trail fits

The official route information identifies a high-country lake destination on HIDDEN LAKES 477.

Review source · verified Aug 5, 2026 ↗

Montana

Bitterroot National Forest

Faith Lake 421

Distance: 38.21 mi
Difficulty: Unknown / Check official source
Route: Unknown / Check official source

Why this trail fits

The official route information identifies a high-country lake destination on FAITH LAKE 421.

Review source · verified Aug 5, 2026 ↗

Utah

Fishlake National Forest

Lakeshore 4162

Distance: 17.74 mi
Difficulty: Unknown / Check official source
Route: Unknown / Check official source

Why this trail fits

The official route information identifies a high-country lake destination on LAKESHORE 4162.

Review source · verified Aug 5, 2026 ↗

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