National Forest Trail Albro Lake Trail

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Website http://www.fs.usda.gov/bdnf Phone 406-682-4253

Overview Service & Activities

About An opportunity for hikers and motorized vehicle users to reach a magnificent lake. Albro Lake Trail (333) climbs steeply for the first 2 miles. It joins with Park Trail 302 at this point, maintaining a gradual grade for the next 1.5 miles to the junction with Potosi Peak Trail 365. The last mile is a steep and rocky climb to the lake. Albro Lake sports fishing as well as a mountain goat population in the high cliffs above. The surrounding area provides a home for mule deer, elk, and black bear. Enroute to the lake, the trail passes through mountain meadows with exceptional views of the valley below and the Madison Mountain range to the east. Due to its intersection with several other trail systems, options for alternate routes into and out of the area exist. Albro Lake sits in a magnificent alpine bowl. ATVs are only allowed on the Albro Lake Trail, so be careful not to take a wrong turn at the junctions. Expect to see cattle grazing during the summer months. Length: 10.0 miles round trip. Moderate difficulty. Trail Begins: 2.5 miles southwest of Pony Trail Ends: Albro Lake USGS Map: Potosi Peak, Pony

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 5 Forest Service Road
Ennis, MT 59729

CONTACT 406-682-4253

FAX 406-682-4233

Details

SEASON Summer - Fall

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Follow US Highway 287 north from Ennis to Harrison. Turn left at Harrison and drive 5 miles down the road to Pony. Continue straight ahead through Pony to a fork in the road. Bear left and drive 1/2 mile to the trailhead for Trails 301 and 302. There is a loop turn-around with parking for several vehicles. Proceed up Trail 301 (North Willow Creek Trail) for approximately 1 mile to the trailhead for Albro Lake.

SERVICES Parking Trail

ACTIVITIES Fishing Hiking Wildlife Viewing