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Strawberry Lake Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Kalispell, Montana · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Strawberry Lake Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring a steep trail.
What runners say about Strawberry Lake Trailhead
“But the hike was beautiful and it was a good moderate hike to get back into the season.”
Great hike! About 3 miles straight up the mountain to the lake. Well maintained trail. Parking area is small, but we didn't have any trouble finding a spot. Views are amazing, wish there wasn't so much smoke from the fires.
Great hike or just a drive to the trailhead too! Contrary to another review, this road (5390) is open to vehicular traffic unless it is gated. It may not be passable at times (winter/spring) but the risk is yours. The posted sign referred to pertains to NFS lands...to the nw of 5390, in Krause basin.
6.25.2022. Last 2 miles of road impassable without awd vehicle with high ground clearance due to a deep culvert in the road with lots of soupy mud. A few mud holes. There's some road parking 2 miles out. Walked 2 miles to trailhead.
Parking is limited to maybe 8 cars, the road to get to the parking is 3 miles long, gravel, and lots of deep pot holes. The trail is a moderate hike with beautiful scenery, views for days! 2.5 hr hike up, 1.5 hr down. Strawberry lake is at the top of the mountain, it’s great for swimming.
Trail conditions & character
“But the hike was beautiful and it was a good moderate hike to get back into the season.”
“Parking is limited to maybe 8 cars, the road to get to the parking is 3 miles long, gravel, and lots of deep pot holes.”
“Good hike don’t recommend stopping a bunch as it’s steep so you’ll get tired best time to go is just after 7am”
“Lots of deadfall to scramble over right now, deep holes in trail from root balls of massive trees that fell over.”
Plan your run at Strawberry Lake Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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