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Balsam Lake Mountain Loop

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4.2 mi
Distance
2 hrs 13 min
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terrain
1,175 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate loop trail in Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest.

This trail goes by Balsam Lake Mountain.

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    3 years ago
    We live about an hour and a half from the trail head but it’s worth every minute of the drive. Great 360 degree view from the tower, crazy windy and cold at summit but it was still an amazing hike. Careful going about the mossy rocks, it had rained and was fairly slippery 👍🏼
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yenwo0001 4 years, 10 months ago
Balsam Lake Mountain Tuesday 9/14/21 8:11:47 AM
The road to the trailhead is a gravel road and the last mile can be very muddy at times. On a previous hike I had to park a mile down the road because of the mud.
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Scott Wegeman 11 months ago
Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest Hike
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Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest Hike
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Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest Hike
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