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Gnome Lake is a nearby lake that you could visit, and from Cataract Lake you get a brilliant vista of Dutchman Peak. Camping is available at Rock Creek Campground; Hilgard Basin is a glorious site here at Cataract Lake. This lake is so wonderful. Big Sky is a perfect local ski area; a lake nearby is Painted Lake.
Good hiking is available along the Wapiti Creek Trail, and if you need a place to stay Sawtelle Mountain Resort is a delightful choice. For the
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| | period of the long summer days, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Cataract Lake, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's; after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Cataract Lake fall into the 10's. Cataract Lake gets very little rain; June is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is January.
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Lake. Why not camp at Beaver Creek Campground 1 since you're here at Cataract Lake, and going for a hike on the Cutoff Trail is always a pleasant adventure. In the event that you don't mind getting wet, you can always go whitewater
paddling on Madison River, and you can go for a hike on the Lightning Creek Trail. This lake is so wonderful. Madison River is a fine whitewater spot near Cataract Lake; dry warm beds await you at Holiday Inn WEST YELLOWSTONE.
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.92806
Longitude: -111.4372
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Big Sky, Montana, 17 miles away
4350 vertical feet |
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Madison River, Madison CountyCounty, 5 miles away
Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Quake Lake to 1 1/2 mile downstream) |
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Madison River, Madison CountyCounty, 6 miles away
Class II-III - 3 miles long (Hebgen Reservoir to Quake Lake) |
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Cedar Lake
 | 16 miles away
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There?s this really neat hike a few miles away from us in Big Sky. It starts out near a small pond called Moose Lake, follows a path up some dense forest for a couple of miles, then opens up into these huge rolling meadows surrounded by Cedar Mountain, Pioneer Mountain, and Lone Mountain with a great view of Sphinx Mountain in the distance.... |
Big Sky
| 17 miles away
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...in your tricks. Regardless of your ability level there is a park for and terrain to fit your needs. Big Sky?s 21 lifts will take you to any run and terrain you desire. New this season will also have the Family Fun Zone, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 4pm-8pm, the Zone will have tubing and some free-ride features and jibs.
Yellowstone National Park is just 18 miles away with the West Yellowstone entrance only 48 miles south of Big Sky Resort. In the winter take a guided hike around the park. Ride a snow-coach to Old Faithful Lodge and check out the wildlife. Cross- country ski along the Riverside Trail or snowshoe to frozen Mystic Falls near the Upper Geyser Basin.
After a hard day of sliding on the snow relax in one of our numerous village bars or restaurants while you listen to live music and enjoy a beverage or a bite to eat. Check out 24 dining options, 14 within walking distance from the mountain village. Our full service spa will ease you tired legs and the Kids Club and numerous other activities will keep the whole family busy. With virtually no lift lines,... |
West Yellowstone Koa Kampground
 | 19 miles away
We stayed at the KOA for 4 nights and enjoyed the area. The KOA staff was helpful giving us directions to trail heads in the Lionshead area and along the Continental Divide. Nice location for this campground. Very scenic and away from touristy West Yellowstone.... |
Moonlight Basin
| 20 miles away
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This winter, experience Moonlight Basin. Experience the best of Montana Hospitality - genuine homegrown service, lifts without lines, and open uncrowded terrain. With picture-perfect groomers and challenging off-piste steeps, Moonlight Basin's trails cater to all skill levels. Here, skiers and riders spread their wings in our terrain park, join small friendly classes, or just warm up in our cozy lodge or full-service spa. We even give our guests a free ride: a complimentary shuttle runs to and from Bozeman and around the mountain.... |
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