Make the most of your natural photographic talents. It depends on the year, but the optimal time for this trail is late July through mid-September. Names of CCI participants: Carmen Daggett, Jasmine Saros, Caleb Slemmons, … The fishing was disappointing. The first hike took us up the Timberline/Gertrude Lake Valley - it's close to town, beautiful, and has some decent fishing. Even the most novice angler can catch multiple fish in these waters! If you’re an angler and a photographer, look no further than turquoise Rainbow Lake a little ways on. Duration: A few days. Special thanks go to all Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Mountain Lake crews that have worked on the Mountain Lakes surveys, as well as those dedicated FWP employees who worked to keep the Mountain Lakes Guide updated throughout the years. We eventually made our way to Rainbow Lake where we found a nice place to camp on the southwest side of the lake. Previous Thread; Next Thread; Please make a selection first; new « Prev; 1; Next » panatomicx Trail Wise! Are you able to take grade-a pictures? Share Thread. The trail is rated as moderate. 6+ miles and 1,500 ft. of elevation gain. Measure from here and take this gravel road and stay straight after 0.3 mile and pass by the boat launch. Rainbow Lake (Mile 18) Elk Lake (Mile 22.5) East Rosebud Trailhead (Mile 26) General Logistics. While the East Rosebud drainage was very scenic, my mind was on other things as we trudged toward Rainbow Lake. By the time I arrived it was closing in on 3pm. Since the first time I set foot on this trail two years ago I have wanted to hike the entire thru path. We had another 1/2 mile to hike around the lake before we reached the meadow at the north end of the lake, where campsites are available. More than one lake at the top, give time to explore them all. We scurried out of the tent, ate breakfast, packed up, and continued on. Posts: 374. Stunning views along the drive in and out, as well. That is hard to imagine in such a very large lake. You will have to hike up Whirlpool Creek which drains into Rainbow Lake at its southwest edge. Approaching Rainbow Lake . Where: Beartooth-Absoraka State Park Montana When: Aug 22-25, 2010 Who: Justin and Leonard Description: "The Beaten Path" 26 mile backpacking route from Cooke City to East Rosebud Lake near Red Lodge Montana. Yes, there are Rainbows in Rainbow Lake, lots of them as well as Cutthroats. I was eager to reach a lake and jump in it, giving myself a much needed bath. Challenging 7-mile trek up to the base camp at Glacier Lake below the Beartooths (14-miles roundtrip). Naturally, we all had to take the requisite aftermath photos of our camp and the hail surrounding our shelters. Consider Twin Outlet Lake (elevation 9190) on night three and after a trout dinner and stargazing, hike to Rainbow Lake and spend the last night there (elevation 7670). A few hours after sunrise, the rain finally stopped. Fishing pressure is moderate to heavy. It was close to 7:00 pm when we finally made Favonius Lake at the east foot of the pass. Beartooths Jul 23, 2015 12:37:00 GMT -8 . Beartooths. The grayling average 13 inches, the rainbow and cutthroat average 12 inches, and the brook trout average 11 inches. That being said, the Beartooths are a fantastic mountain range with some amazingly beautiful places, and I will surely be back someday in the future. The A-B Wilderness offers countless hiking, backpacking, and horse-packing opportunities. Hiking. We had another 1/2 mile to hike around the lake before we reached the meadow at the north end of the lake, where campsites are available. Our planned route would involve a 17-mile hike up to the Beartooth Plateau and then a 5-mile off-trail traverse over an 11,000-foot peak to our target lake. Joined Sep 30, 2014 Messages 427. Mark Hoover. Alas, the mountain lake was as icy feeling … Starting at Fossil Lake and going until Twin Outlets lake there is a fire ban, although camping is allowed. Below, The trail from Fossil Lake to Rainbow Lake is about 10 miles. Grasshopper Glacier is in the Beartooth Mountains, Custer National Forest, Montana, U.S. Rainbow Lake. The Montana Power Company does utilize the power of this large lake, and they do have a dam present, … Leave Rainbow Lake and continue your descent from the Beartooth Plateau towards East Rosebud Canyon. Mystic Lake – the deepest lake in the Beartooth Mountains. Where: Beartooth-Absoraka State Park Montana When: Aug 22-25, 2010 Who: Justin and Leonard Description: "The Beaten Path" 26 mile backpacking route from Cooke City to East Rosebud Lake near Red Lodge Montana. It has the largest sandy beach in the Beartooths and is a wonderful destination for a day hike . Rainbow Lake was a welcome sight after 7 miles on a steep trail with heavy backpacks. The stream draining Z Lake, an easy rock hop prior to setting up camp, was now something I wouldn’t even think about crossing. I immediately tore off my shoes and socks and ran into the water with filter in hand. Tips For Using This Guide Latitude/Longitude: These are taken at the middle of the lakes and are used for stocking purposes. Beware of the "No-Fall" zones in the boulder fields on the trek to camp. You might be post-holing at the top until mid-July, which is fine if that’s your thing. Jacy Head / alltrails.com. The lake also has good locations for scuba diving. The East Rosebud Trail is the premiere route through the Beartooths, running from Alpine to the Beartooth Highway just east of Cooke City. The largest, most diverse fishery in the Beartooth Mountains, Beartooth Lake offers a good fishery. August 10, 2018 / The Beaten Path is 26 miles of lakes, streams, waterfalls, wildflowers, ups, downs, and views all around in Montana’s Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness. The "Beaten Path" route through the Beartooths has been on my List for a couple years. We hiked this trail at the tail end of July and encountered just a few patches of slushy snow. Day 4 - Rainbow Lake to Dewey Lake. Seasons. Over 300 lakes in the Beartooths contain a combination of self sustaining and stocked trout, including Yellowstone cutthroat trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, golden trout, arctic grayling, and variations of cutthroat/rainbow/golden trout hybrids. On a summer day, walking through this boulder field can be stiflingly hot. Beartooth Lake Trailhead Access to Beartooth High Lakes, Castle Rock group and Snowbank Mountain - From the MT 308 and US 212 junction in Red Lodge, head west on US 212 for 40.5 miles to the Beartooth Lake turnoff on the right. 4. streams of the Beartooths. Enjoy and respect the high country. The steep banks of the lake and forest opened out into a beautiful meadow filled with wildflowers. Getting to the mouth of Whirlpool Creek just may be the hardest part because you will have to ford East Rosebud Creek (Impossible through June) and bushwhack around the south side of the lake through thick forest and marsh. Rainbow Lake. Cresting the Beaten Path near Fossil Lake. Hiking and Fishing the Beartooths in 2016 . Less noise and more green. The "Beaten Path" route through the Beartooths has been on my List for a couple years. View C's Recording. Beartooths Title of Expedition: Assessing the release of reactive nitrogen by melting alpine glaciers: effects on diatom diversity and water clarity in lake ecosystems over the last century. Beartooth Lake Trailhead Access to Beartooth High Lakes, Castle Rock group and Snowbank Mountain - From the MT 308 and US 212 junction in Red Lodge, head west on US 212 for 40.5 miles to the Beartooth Lake turnoff on the right. beartooths montana John Goering Member. We were eager to get moving. Marcusons Code = Code number of lake … They were very small fish so I didn’t bother fishing. To reach the lake, you'll hike the Mystic Lake Trail, a 2.5 "round trip" adventure located near the tiny community of Roscoe. We set up camp in a wooded area near the inlet. I continued west, following the course of Granite Creek for about a mile to Echo Lake. The Beartooths, located in southwestern Montana (quite close to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming), are my old stomping grounds since college days, and I know and love these mountains perhaps more than any others. Trails There are over 700 miles of trails within the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness alone. <3 Great backpacking. We set up camp in a wooded area near the inlet. The steep banks of the lake and forest opened out into a beautiful meadow filled with wildflowers. The first lake we reached was a small one called Elk Lake. At the start of our hike through the Beartooths, I was both awestruck by the gorgeous snowy peaks and sweaty from the hot sun. Not totally unexpected since we were camped in what was essentially a basin surrounded on 3.5 sides by rock walls. Great places to camp if looking to stay in the area for awhile, since it takes about 45 minutes to drive the extremely rocky road in. We managed to get the tent pitched without getting it too wet, I filtered a couple liters of water at hit the down bag with very cold fingers. Once you pass Rimrock Lake, the trail steepens and takes you through a boulder-strewn canyon with soaring granite walls. Nowhere else in the Beartooths offers the chance to see a hydroelectric dam in action, while simultaneously enjoying the surrounding wilderness. Backpacking the Beartooths. The stocked fish are 4 to 5 inches long. Trail was easy to see and very rocky at times. Tricks And Tips On How To Get Great Looking Photos. It's a pretty easy hike, and before you know it, you're at Gertrude Lake. My friend, Kayvonne, and I spent one night on the path last year. The glacier is within the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, a part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.Grasshopper Glacier is approximately .20 miles (0.32 km) long and .25 mi (0.40 km) wide. The first part ran through some burned off areas covered in blooming fireweed. This day would be the most physically strenuous, hiking from Rainbow Lake (7770 ft) to Dewey Lake (9316 ft). If you are ready, then you have come to the right place. Good Fishing! 4 days, incredible views, great backpacking, and good fishing. We hung our food from the bears, pumped some fresh water and I built a fire to cook the fish to no fruition. Good timing as the storm hit quickly after, fairly standard for the Beartooths. If you’re an angler, a photographer, and a peakbagger, you won’t be disappointed with Martin Lake, the exclamation point at the end of this 9-mile route through the High Lakes Region of the Beartooths. Total elevation gain of 7,620 feet. Rainbow Lake was a welcome sight after 7 miles on a steep trail with heavy backpacks. Montana's Beartooth Mountains, Rainbow Lake Hike--8.2018 Get link; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Other Apps - August 27, 2018 I must admit that I was perfectly content in my own little Blue Ridge Mountain waterfall filled world when I booked a trip back to Montana to catch up with someone who is special to me and to get in a possible hike. At Beartooth Lake alone, Wyoming last year and again this year stocked about 2,750 rainbow and Yellowstone cutthroat trout — 5,500 total. Took 3 nights and 4 days. 4 days, incredible views, great backpacking, and good fishing. 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