Camas Lake Trail - Hiking trail near Hamilton, Montana, United States - Description
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| Name | Camas Lake Trail | |
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| Summary | The trail occasionally opens up to scenic vistas of the Bitterroot Valley and in early summer, you will see a variety of wildflowers | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 6.0 miles / 9.7 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Lake Views - Mountain Views - Wildflowers | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Hamilton, Montana, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/bitterroot/recreation/trails/trail.shtml | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
The first 1/2 mile of this trail is on an old logging road and the first 2 miles are suitable for begining mountain bikers. The entire trail is open to motorcycles but not to ATV's. The trail crosses two foot log bridges closer to the lake. The trail occasionally opens up to scenic vistas of the Bitterroot Valley and in early summer, you will see a variety of wildflowers.
Approximately 8 miles south of Hamilton on Highway 93, turn west on Lost Horse Road #429. Follow this road for 2 1/3 miles. Turn north on Forest Road #496 and travel 4 miles to the Camas Lake Trailhead.
| Latitude | 46.1328020292 degrees / 46° 7.968' / 46° 7' 58.09" |
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| Longitude | -114.2551517487 degrees / -114° 15.309' / -114° 15' 18.55" |
| Created by Nick on 03/08/2008 |
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