| Activities | Bird Watching#Hiking#Picnicking#Sightseeing#Wildlife Viewing |
| AltSiteTypes | National Forest Trail |
| Amenities | Trail |
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| DateCreated | 11/3/2025 5:01:18 PM |
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| Directions | From Interstate 90 take Cardwell exit 7 miles east of Whitehall. Take Montana Highway 359 south for approximately 5 miles to South Boulder Road 107. Travel south on Road 107 for approximately 17 miles to the trailhead at Bismark Reservoir. After almost 17 miles of dirt road driving (high-clearance vehicle recommended), you reach the Bismark Reservoir and the trailhead for both Louise Lake and Lost Cabin Lake. Passenger cars can drive this road, but the last 2 miles are best traveled by high clearance vehicles.From Interstate 90 take Cardwell exit 7 miles east of Whitehall. Take Montana Highway 359 south for approximately 5 miles to South Boulder Road 107. Travel south on Road 107 for approximately 17 miles to the trailhead at Bismark Reservoir. After almost 17 miles of dirt road driving (high-clearance vehicle recommended), you reach the Bismark Reservoir and the trailhead for both Louise Lake and Lost Cabin Lake. Passenger cars can drive this road, but the last 2 miles are best traveled by high c |
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| Latitude | 45.879026 |
| Longitude | -112.103192 |
| MailingCity | Butte |
| MailingFirm | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| MailingState | MT |
| MailingStreet | 1820 Meadowlark Lane |
| MailingZip | 59701 |
| NetDescriptions | Lake Louise Trail (168) is suitable for families. However, wait until mid-July for the snow to melt. From Lost Cabin/Louise Lake Trailhead, Trail 168 climbs gradual switchbacks for 3.5 long miles to the lake. The trail climbs steadily but with no brutal pitches. Pack water. Louise Lake sits in a cirque with massive, 10,353-foot Middle Mountain to the south. The lake has a small population of large cutthroat trout. The Forest Service has recognized this fine trail as a National Recreation Trail for its outstanding scenery and exceptional recreational opportunities. It is closed year-round to all motorized vehicles. Length: 7 miles Trail Beginning: Road 107 Trail End: Louise Lake Area Map: Waterloo USGS, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Map Township 2S; Range 4W; Section 36 |
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| PhoneNo1 | 406-494-2147 |
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| PhoneNof | 406-287-3368 |
| PhoneNot | 800-433-9206 |
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| ServiceCity | Whitehall |
| SiteId | 5720 |
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| SiteName | Lake Louise Trail |
| SiteRegion | Gold West |
| SiteRegMem | GOLD WEST |
| SiteType | National Forest Trail |
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| Url | http://www.fs.usda.gov/bdnf |