Trail Information
The East Rosebud Trail is a popular 26-mile hiking and horsepacking trail to Cooke City. This hike takes in the first three miles up the East Rosebud Canyon to Elk Lake, a seven-acre lake surrounded by mountain peaks. The trail parallels East rosebud Creek, passing a 50-foot waterfall along the way. Part of the trail winds through the burn area from the 1996 fires. There are super views of Shephard Mountain to the west and Sylvan Peak to the east.
Parking or Launch Coordinates:N 45° 11.830 W 109° 38.124 At the Lake: N 45° 09.919 W 109° 39.519 12T E 605414 N 5002190 Read more at www.trails.com Trail Statistics:
Activity Type: many
Nearby City: Absarokee Length: 6 total miles Elevation Gain: 500 feet Trail Type: Out-and-back Skill Level: Easy to Moderate Duration: 3 hours Season: Best May to October Local Maps: R.M.S. Alpine-Cooke City - U.S.G.S. Alpine Topo Map: East Rosebud Trail to Elk Lake Topographic Map Guide Book: Day Hikes in The Beartooth Mountains Guide Book Read more at www.Trails.com |
Map to the trail head: click here
 Photo from the Baby Boomers Ichy Feet Hiking Blog
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For maps see www.trimbleoutdoorsl.com
