Trailhead
Surveyor Lake Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to the short Surveyor Lake Trail #117. This trail is only 1/2 mile and takes visitors directly to a scenic lake nestled among the peaks of the Great Burn area.
Listed under Hiking trails · River access & fishing · Boating & floating
About this place
This trailhead provides access to the short Surveyor Lake Trail #117. This trail is only 1/2 mile and takes visitors directly to a scenic lake nestled among the peaks of the Great Burn area. Spend the day fishing or floating on the lake, this area provides excellent opportunities for solitude.
Practical information
- Town
- Other towns
- Arrival
- From I-90 exit 66, head south on Fish Creek Road #343. Stay on Road #343 for 16.7 miles. Turn right on Surveyor Creek Road #7734 for 8.7 miles. Trailhead is located just before the road re-crosses Surveyor Creek after the last tight switchback. Parking on the left in a large pull-out, trail begins on the right.
- Parking
- Parking on the left in a large pull-out, trail begins on the right.
- Difficulty
- There is a steep climb from the road at the beginning of the trail, but the rest of the trail is more gentle.
- Hours
- Site Open
- Dogs
- Dogs must be under control at all times.
- Use rules
- Please visit the Forest's Alerts page for information on restrictions, in particular please review the Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to help reduce the likelihood of human-to-bear conflicts.
- Managed by
- Federal agency
- Phone
- 406-626-5201
Activities
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Floating
Amenities
- Parking
