The Sioux Charley Lake Trail is a popular out and back hiking trail located in the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana. This trail is heavily trafficked and a great hike for all skill levels. On this trail, you will pass through canyons, forest, and end up at Sioux Charley Lake with a view only Montana could produce! Below is everything you need to know about hiking to Sioux Charley Lake on the the Sioux Charley Lake Trail in Montana.
The Sioux Charley Lake Trailhead is located in the Custer Gallatin National Forest near Nye, Montana. It is south of Interstate 90 between Billings and Bozeman and within proximity to Yellowstone National Park and the Beartooth Highway.
FROM BILLINGS OR BOZEMAN
Take exit 408 off Interstate 90 onto Montana 78,
Travel about a mile and turn right onto Pike Avenue in the town of Columbus,
Take the next left onto Pratten Street where you will soon cross a river,
Travel 17-miles and turn right onto Nye Road. This is just past the Six Shooter Bar & Grill and Wild Flower Kitchen restaurant,
In about 3 and a half miles, keep right at a strange intersection in town of Fishtail. This is just past the Cowboy Bar and Supper Club,
The The Sioux Charley Lake Trail is about 25-miles at the end of this road and less than 3-miles past the Stillwater Mine.
ADDRESS
2799 Nye Road, Nye, Montana 59061
Sioux Charley Lake Trail is less than 7-miles roundtrip on an out and back trail.
Canyons, rivers, lakes, forests, meadows, wildflowers, wildlife watching, mountain views, and the Montana landscape!
Yes, although all dogs are required to be on a leash.
No. The trail is relatively easy and for all skill levels. That makes it very popular!
Yes! For Montana fishing license information and costs, visit the Fish, Wildlife & Parks online.
Yes! Visit Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for regulations.
Yes! The trail is very family friendly and I recommend it for families. From May through October, you will experience a lot of families using the Sioux Charley Lake Trail.
Yes, but be careful about the dangers caused by the amount of snow pack and/or ice on the trail. Most trails in Montana are typically experienced May until October.
Yes! Be careful and watch for grizzly and black bears! Bear spray can be found at multiple places in Montana.
The closest city to Sioux Charley Lake is Nye, Montana which is between Billings and Bozeman.
Yes, but the trail and camping areas are heavily trafficked. You will not have a lot of privacy, especially May through October.
