Park
Bear Dance Trailhead
3 locals recommend,
Location
23184 Montana Hwy 35
Bigfork, MT
Tips from locals
This is a moderate 13 mile trail for the avid hiker but if you want to walk down the trail to the lake to jump in for a refreshing swim we recommend you do.
A lesser visited trail down to the lake, just south of Woods Bay. Only a quarter mile walk down to the water, but the last bit is a scramble down a few log steps set into the side of the hill. Definitely not a place for strollers or carrying a lot of gear, but if you want to get away from the crowds, this is a great little beach spot. No restrooms or trashcans. The Bear Dance Trailhead is across the highway from this spot. There is a parking area and it's clearly marked - the trail down to the lake is actually the Flathead Lake Interpretive Trail.
A lesser visited trail down to the lake, just south of Woods Bay. Only a quarter mile walk down to the water, but the last bit is a scramble down a few log steps set into the side of the hill. Definitely not a place for strollers or carrying a lot of gear, but if you want to get away from the crowds…
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