Last updated: February 12, 2024
Thing to Do
Riddle Lake Trail
NPS / Addy Falgoust
Crossing the Continental Divide, hike through small mountain meadows and forests to the shores of a picturesque little lake. Look for elk in the meadows and for birds near the lake.
Safety notes: Trail opens in mid-July (Bear Management Area closure) or later if trumpeter swans are nesting on the lake. Check the Backcountry Situation Report for current information.
Trailheads: Approximately 3 miles (5 km) south of the Grant Village intersection, just south of the Continental Divide sign.
Details
Duration
2-4 Hours
This is a 4.8-mile (7.7-kilometer) there-and-back trail that begins and ends at the same trailhead.
Activity
Hiking
Easy hike
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Grant Village
This trail is located in the southern part of the park, with the trailhead south of Grant Village.
Reservations
No
Season
Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Any Time
Accessibility Information
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