Crystal Lake Shoreline Loop Trail

Crystal Lake Shoreline Loop Trail

Stanford, Montana

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Mailing Address:

PO Box 484, Stanford, MT 59479

Contact Info

406-566-2292

406-566-2408

About Crystal Lake Shoreline Loop Trail

Crystal Lake Shoreline Loop Trail (404) is very easy to hike, as it follows the shoreline of Crystal Lake and is almost level. The trail provides access to the entire shore with opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, fishing, picnicking, etc. The trail forms a 1.75 mile loop, and will bring you back to the starting place. There are 9 points of interest marked by wooden posts. Obtain a Forest Visitor's map for any travel restrictions. Foot or bicycle partially accessible. No horses or motorized traffic allowed.

Length: 1.7 miles. High use.

Trail Begins: Crystal Lake Campground

Trail Ends: Forest Road 275

Area Map: Lewis and Clark (Jefferson Division)

USGS Map1: Crystal Lake

Township 12N; Range 17W; Section 13

Crystal Lake Shoreline Loop Trail Activities

Bird Watching

Hiking

Nature Area

Picnicking

Sightseeing

Walking

Wildlife Viewing

Crystal Lake Shoreline Loop Trail Amenities

Trail

Crystal Lake Shoreline Loop Trail Reservations

About Crystal Lake Shoreline Loop Trail

Crystal Lake Shoreline Loop Trail (404) is very easy to hike, as it follows the shoreline of Crystal Lake and is almost level. The trail provides access to the entire shore with opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, fishing, picnicking, etc. The trail forms a 1.75 mile loop, and will bring you back to the starting place. There are 9 points of interest marked by wooden posts. Obtain a Forest Visitor's map for any travel restrictions. Foot or bicycle partially accessible. No horses or motorized traffic allowed.

Length: 1.7 miles. High use.

Trail Begins: Crystal Lake Campground

Trail Ends: Forest Road 275

Area Map: Lewis and Clark (Jefferson Division)

USGS Map1: Crystal Lake

Township 12N; Range 17W; Section 13

Crystal Lake Shoreline Loop Trail Activities

Bird Watching

Hiking

Nature Area

Picnicking

Sightseeing

Walking

Wildlife Viewing

Crystal Lake Shoreline Loop Trail Amenities

Trail

Crystal Lake Shoreline Loop Trail Reservations

About Stanford, Montana

Elevation: 4,288

Population: 414

County: Judith Basin

Stanford, the county seat of Judith Basin County, sits off of MT Highway 200 midway between Lewistown and Great Falls. Montana's cowboy artist Charlie Russell spent a considerable amount of time in the Stanford area and the landscape played an integral role in his art. The C.M. Russell Auto Tour... ...

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