Where is Miller Lake in Montana?
Usa, north-america
16.6 km
N/A
extreme
Year-round
Okay, picture this: southwestern Montana, epic views, and a high mountain lake shimmering at a seriously high elevation. We're talking Miller Lake!
Now, getting there is an adventure in itself. Forget smooth asphalt; this is a 10.3-mile (16.6 km) off-road challenge starting from Deep Creek Road (aka Mill Creek Road). You'll gain a bunch of elevation along the way, so you can imagine the steepness! Seriously, you’ll need a 4x4 to even think about attempting this climb; parts of it are insanely steep. You’ll be driving next to the lake, even crossing the small dam at the end!
Heads up: this isn't a year-round destination. Winter slams the door shut with heavy snow. Usually, the road is impassable from late October until late June or early July. And get this—there are reports that the road is blocked with a gate these days!
Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife though. Elk, wolves, mule deer, sheep, moose, badgers and coyotes are known to hang out along the route.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 16.6 km
- Difficulty
- extreme
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