| Activities | Cross-Country Skiing#Hiking#Ice Fishing#Sightseeing#Snowshoeing | 
| AltSiteTypes | Cross-Country Ski Trail#National Forest Trail | 
| Amenities | Parking#Trail | 
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| DateCreated | 11/3/2025 5:01:23 PM | 
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| Directions | Turn right on Laughing Water Road 7008, 0.2 mile north of the Murphy Lake Ranger Station.  Follow approximately 0.5 miles to the trailhead.1 | 
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| MailingCity | Eureka | 
| MailingFirm | Kootenai National Forest | 
| MailingState | MT | 
| MailingStreet | 949 US Highway 93 North | 
| MailingZip | 59917 | 
| NetDescriptions | Laughing 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 33 | 
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| PhoneNo1 | 406-296-2536 | 
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| PhoneNof | 406-296-7188 | 
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| SeasonOfOp | 12/15 - 4/1 | 
| ServiceCity | Fortine | 
| SiteId | 6219 | 
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| SiteName | Laughing Water Creek Ski Trail | 
| SiteRegion | Glacier | 
| SiteRegMem | GLACIER | 
| SiteType | National Forest Trail | 
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| Url | http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/kootenai/home |