Whits Lake Road

3/5 (11 reviews)
Whits Lake Trail is located just 45 minutes south of Big Sky and 15 minutes north of West Yellowstone, offering beautiful forest scenery and Lake Views on a very easy to navigate dirt road. This road provides great views of Hebgen Lake and easy access to the popular hiking trails leading to Johnson...Read More
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Highlights of Whits Lake Road

Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
7054 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
04/01 - 12/01
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
971
Nearest Town
West Yellowstone
Nearest Services
West Yellowstone
Management Agency
Gallatin National Forest
District
Hebgen Lake Ranger District,

Overview

Whits Lake Trail is located just 45 minutes south of Big Sky and 15 minutes north of West Yellowstone, offering beautiful forest scenery and Lake Views on a very easy to navigate dirt road. This road provides great views of Hebgen Lake and easy access to the popular hiking trails leading to Johnson and Whits Lakes. This trail is located in Gallatin National Forest just 10 miles outside of Yellowstone National Park which allows you to let the dogs off the leash and be a part of the adventure with the friends and family.

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5 Waypoints
17 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
11 Community Reviews
1 Video
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