Thompson Chain of Lakes

Lincoln County, MT

Easy
Thompson Chain of Lakes
Distance
Basecamp, not a run
Season
Late spring through fall
Rig needed
Anything that will get you there
Difficulty
Easy

A string of lakes off US-2 between Kalispell and Libby, at about 3,300 ft. Not a trail so much as a place to put the tent for a few days while you run everything else in northwest Montana. Middle Thompson has the easiest access and the campgrounds; Upper and Lower are quieter.

Trailhead

48.03381, -115.07198 — opens directions in Google Maps

Route file / external map: open ↗