Minneopa Lake
Polaris, Montana
| Address: | ~Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Mule Creek Road, Montana, USA |
| GPS: |
45°23'33.1"N 112°57'49.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Montana |
Backpack, Camp, and Hike
This is a beautiful short hike that is easily the start of a great trip between several lakes or just a nice easy kid hike.
Length: .25 mile (.5 mile roundtrip)
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Polaris, Montana
- Head west on Billings Ck Rd toward Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway (358 ft)
- Turn left onto Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway (6.6 mi)
- Turn left onto MT-278 E (24.8 mi)
- Turn left to merge onto I-15 N (15.1 mi)
- Take exit 74 toward Birch Cr/Apex (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Birch Creek Rd (11.9 mi)
- Turn left onto Mule Creek Rd (4.9 mi)
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