Directions: From Clearwater Junction turn north on Highway 83 and travel approximately 24.4 miles to Forest Service Rd 552. Turn left and travel for 2.2 miles to where Forest Service Rd 552 becomes Road 9973. Continue 1 mile to Marshall Lake Road 463. Turn right and go 2.9 miles to the lake.
Latitude-Longitude: 47.17.329 / -113.38.989
Elevation: 4,750 ft.
Lake size: 80 acres
Land ownership: Plum Creek Timber Company
Facilities: Primitive campsites and rough boat launch.
Boating regs: Standard boating regulations for the state of Montana.
How to launch: Carry your boat from your vehicle to the lakeshore.
Description of paddle: This small alpine lake sits in a heavily forested basin in the Mission Mountains. A circumnavigation of the lake is less than 2 miles. Because it is off the beaten track, it makes for a peaceful paddle.
Potential issues: During summer, moderate to strong winds generally come up in the afternoon, and that can make the trip across the lake challenging and potentially dangerous. Also, summer thunderstorms can bring not only lightening but strong winds on the leading edge of the front.
