Baker Lake Trail

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Baker Lake Trailhead Directions:

Baker Lake Trailhead is located in the West Fork Ranger District. Drive south from Darby, Montana on U.S. Highway 93 for 4 miles to the West Fork Road. Turn right and drive 7 miles to Baker Lake Road, which is well marked with a Forest Service sign. Turn right on Baker Lake Road and take the right forks at two junctions. The trailhead is about 9.5 miles from the West Fork Road. There is limited parking at the trailhead.

Baker Lake Trail Description:

The Baker Lake trail is rough and climbs steeply in many areas. The trail is well defined and easy to follow, though. Baker Lake is a small lake a little over a mile from the trailhead. You may continue on to Middle and Gem Lakes by following the Baker Lake inlet stream. The trail is not as well defined past Baker Lake. Stay on the right side of the creek. Middle Lake is about a half mile from Baker Lake. Gem Lake is another quarter mile beyond Middle Lake.

Baker Lake offers fine fishing for cutthroat trout. Keep in mind that ice out doesn’t usually occur until the end of June of beginning of July.