Enjoy spectacular views from the Continental Divide to the Island Park Caldera along the Montana-Idaho border, follow Hell Roaring Creek, where anglers can cast for trout on their way to Blair Lake, and visit the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, declared by many to be the most beautiful national wildlife refuge in the country. The rugged Centennial Mountains, rising more than 9,000 feet above the Centennial Valley wetlands, provide a dramatic backdrop for this extremely remote refuge. The best time to hike is July through September when snow is melted and the creeks are passable. If you want to spend time at the refuge, there is a shorter hike option. Instead of going to Blair Lake, follow signs to Lillian Lake, cross Hell Roaring Creek, and climb into beautiful open meadows and forested groves. Cross Hell Roaring Creek a second time before Lillian Lake appears above you as you climb a little higher.
Photo by Matt Berger