Wake up to mountain air, coffee & tea, and a gentle morning stretch with your group. After breakfast, we’ll pack light daypacks for a beautiful loop to Sapphire and Necklace Lakes—tucked even deeper in the mountains. First, we’ll hike 2 miles (1,000 ft gain) to the striking blue Sapphire Lakes. After a snack or a swim, we’ll continue 2.5 miles (661 ft gain) to the Necklace Lakes—known for its peaceful alpine meadows and chain of clear glacial lakes. Take a long break, soak your feet (or more!), and enjoy the peace and serenity. 

This day hike totals 9 miles round-trip with approximately 1,661 ft of elevation gain. After our adventure, we’ll return to basecamp for dinner, fire (if allowed), and another chance to unwind with stretching, conversation, or lakeside relaxation.

Hiking: 9 miles (14.5 km)
Elevation gain: +1,661 ft (506 m)
Max elevation: ~7,500 ft (2,286 m)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner

Enjoy your final morning with coffee by the lake and a quiet moment to soak it all in. Take a refreshing swim if you’d like before packing up camp at a relaxed pace. Then, we’ll hike the familiar 6.5 miles back down to the trailhead. Once at the van, cold drinks and salty snacks await! Guides will shuttle us back to the meetup point in Whitefish, where our cars or rides will be waiting.

Hiking: 6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, snacks