Cliff and Wade Lakes sit on a geologic fault that formed a chasm that filled with water; cliffs surround much of the lakes' shorelines. Cliff Lake is the larger and somewhat more isolated of the two. Wade Lake is more easily accessible and receives more use; it's spring-fed and stays partly ice-free in the winter.

As the name implies, there is a magnificent cliff rising out of the lake and soaring 1,500 feet above the alpine waters. Compounding Cliff Lake’s scenic qualities is the presence of four additional lakes in the giant basin. Two of the lakes, Cedar and Lower Cliff Lakes, are passed by the trail en route to Cliff Lake.

Cliff Point Campground is located in southwestern Montana on the shoreline of scenic Cliff Lake. It is approximately 43 miles south of Ennis and 35 miles west of Yellowstone National Park. Each site in the small six site campground is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring.

Cliff and Wade Lakes are hidden over a ridge from the Madison River Canyon. The stunning blue water is an ideal backdrop for camping and fishing and both kayaks and motor boats can float its waters. Overview. If you love fishing, hiking, camping, or just relaxing, Cliff and Wade Lakes are ideal. Location/Directions.

The spring fed 200 acre lake is known for its beautiful clear aquamarine water. The larger Cliff Lake is less than 1 mile away. Moose, deer, eagles, an occasional bear and a variety of waterfowl can be seen in the area .

Cliff Lake is best used for kayaking, paddle boarding and the like. There are nesting raptors (eagles and ospry), deer, the occasional moose, and migrating elk in the fall and spring. Beautiful turquoise colored lake due to talc bottom in shallow areas.

Cliff Lake is a large (40.8 acres), very deep (180 ft), glacial cirque lake located near the Idaho border at the top of the Dry Creek drainage at 5,927 ft elevation. The lake lies on the Lolo National Forest (Superior Ranger District). The easiest access to Cliff Lake is to take USFS Road #342 southwest from Interstate Highway 90.

Description: Cliff Lake is a large (40.8 acres), very deep (180 ft), glacial cirque lake located near the Idaho border at the top of the Dry Creek drainage at 5,927 ft elevation. The lake lies on the Lolo National Forest (Superior Ranger District).

Get to know this 3.5-mile loop trail near Kalispell, Montana. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

2020年7月1日 · The 9 mile journey to the lakes from the 287 passes through the ghost town of Cliff Lake and sage brush plains slowly rising to the crest of one of the mountains that protect the lakes. These are small lakes, good fishing and camping.