Hike To The Top Of The World On This Heart-Pounding Montana Trail
If you’ve spent any time in the glorified ghost town of Pony, you’ve probably heard of Hollow Top Lake. And while reaching the lake is no easy task, the views on the trail are incredible — and when you reach the halfway point, you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world.
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The trail itself isn't too tough to navigate, but you'll definitely be climbing uphill the entire time.
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You really might feel like you're climbing uphill both ways.
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Some people choose to make it an overnight trip and camp here.
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And even if you don't make it all the way up, there's plenty of breathtaking scenery -- and wildlife mule deer, elk, moose, and black bears -- to see along the way. Sometimes mountain goats are even spotted at the top.
This hike is definitely amazing — but if you’d rather work your way up to it, you can start with one of these hikes for mere mortals.
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