Phantom Creek Trail (# 17)
Phantom Creek Trail (# 17) is 11.0 miles long. The trail passes Slough Lake (2.5 miles from the trailhead) before continuing on to Mystic Lake. This is one of 2 routes which provide access to Granite Peak, the highest peak in Montana. Elevation change: 4000 feet. The trail is open for the following uses: hiking, backpacking, horseback riding
*Please be aware that travelling in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness comes with additional regulations. Please know what is expected of visitors before entering the wilderness.
Distance from Phantom Cr TH:
- Slough Lake: 2.5 miles
- Froze to Death Plateau: 7.0 miles
- West Rosebud Trail No.19 junction: 11.0 miles
- West Rosebud Trailhead: 14.0 miles
Directions from district office:
Drive north on US Hwy 212 for 2.1 miles. Turn left (west) onto MT-78 and drive 19.7 miles. Turn left (south) onto Roscoe Rd. Drive 2.3 miles, cross the bridge and turn right (south) onto East Rosebud Rd. Drive 9.7 miles and turn right into the trailhead parking lot. There is ample parking and limited room for horse trailers. There is no restroom at the trailhead.
