Near the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, Spar Lake offers superb huckleberry picking in the summer and the opportunity to admire old-growth forest. Beginning at the campground, head out on Big Spar Lake Trail and hike around the northeast side of the lake. Enjoy a snack at the water’s edge, and then continue south through a breathtaking grove of old-growth cedar and hemlock. Turn around at the trail junction for a 6-mile out-and-back hike, or continue on to Spar Peak or Little Spar Lake.
To learn more about Big Spar Lake, unique hikes across the state, and Wild Montana’s work protecting wild places, visit hikewildmontana.org.
