Horseshoe Lake Hike

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Aug
Wednesday
05
2026
Date: WednesdayAug 05, 2026
Rating: Strenuous
Leader: Carl Rantzow
Contact: muddyboots560@gmail.com   
Directions to Trailhead or Meeting Location:

We will meet at the trailhead at 9:30am MT (8:30am PT) and return about 4:30pm MT. From Highway 56 in Montana, turn West onto Arco Mine Rd. Continue on Arco Mine Rd. for about 3 miles before turning right onto National Forest (NF) Rd. 7148 and then continue onto NF Rd 384. Follow NF road 384 for about 5 miles past the Southern end of the lake until the road ends. The trailhead will be at the end of this road.

Hike Description:

Join us for an adventurous day in the backcountry! We’ll hike the trail to Little Spar Lake before heading off-trail, bushwhacking up to a scenic pass and dropping into the beautiful basin of Horseshoe Lake. Expect a mix of trail hiking and rugged terrain. Bring shoes for a creek crossing and don’t forget a swimsuit if you’re up for a refreshing dip in one of the alpine lakes!

*Hike is contingent on road to the trailhead conditions/repairs.

Hike Signup Form: