East Rosebud Lake
Roscoe, Montana
| Address: | Lake Rd, Roscoe, MT 59071, USA |
| GPS: |
45°12'13.1"N 109°38'28.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Montana |
| Trails/Routes: | 25.6 mi |
Lakes Rivers Waterfalls Streams Trails
Backpack, Camp, Canoe, and Hike
A scenic backpacking trip through some of the most beautiful areas in the Beartooth Mountains of Montana, East Rosebud trail takes hikers into some of the more secluded parts of Montana.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Roscoe, Montana
- Head south toward E Rosebud Rd (82 ft)
- Turn right onto E Rosebud Rd (2.2 mi)
- Turn left to stay on E Rosebud Rd (1.5 mi)
- Turn right to stay on E Rosebud Rd (10.0 mi)
- Slight right onto Lake Rd (223 ft)
Trails
Distance ?
25.6 milesElevation Gain ?
1,738 feetReal Ascent ?
3,850 feetReal Descent ?
2,112 feetAvg Grade (1°)
1%Grade (-11° to 23°)
-20% to 42%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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