Cross-Country Skiing#Hiking#Ice Fishing#Sightseeing#SnowshoeingCross-Country Ski Trail#National Forest TrailParking#Traildbo2026-04-25T17:01:35Turn right on Laughing Water Road 7008, 0.2 mile north of the Murphy Lake Ranger Station. Follow approximately 0.5 miles to the trailhead.1EurekaKootenai National ForestMT949 US Highway 93 North59917Laughing Water Creek Ski Trail, which leads to Martin Lake, is an ideal tour for beginners and offers a good view of the Tobacco Valley and Salish Mountains. There is also a good view of the Whitefish Range. There are a number of connecting trails available if snow conditions are favorable; up to an additional 11 miles.Length: 4.4 milesTrail Begins: Road 7008 adjacent to Murphy Lake Ranger StationTrail Ends: Martin LakeArea Map: Kootenai National Forest Visitors Map USGS Map1: StrykerTownship 35N, Range 25W, Section 33406-296-2536406-296-718812/15 - 4/1Fortine62191|http://www.visitmt.com|Y#11|http://www.wintermt.com|#32|http://www.lewisandclark.state.mt.us|#94|http://indiannations.visitmt.com|Laughing Water Creek Ski TrailGLACIERGlacierNational Forest Trailhttp://www.fs.usda.gov/main/kootenai/home