Recreation Region: Southern Elkhorn Mountains/Powder River Basin Area

Anthony Lake Shoreline Trail #1605

The Anthony Lake Shoreline Trail (#1605) is a graveled loop trail around the picturesque subalpine lake. Offering an easy lake front walk to visitors, the peaceful setting features a picnic area, gazebo and historic rock fireplaces built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Lakeside benches, toilet facilities and other picnic areas are also found along the trail in the Anthony Lake Picnic Area and Anthony Lake Boat Launch. Gunsight Mountain provides an impressive backdrop to the ever-changing moods of Anthony Lake.

The trail is accessible on the back side of the lake from the boatlaunch to the Hoffer Lake Trailhead.

Difficulty level: Easiest around the entire lake.

Anthony Lake Shoreline Trail overview and map (310 KB)

Located nearby are Anthony Lakes Picnic Area, Boat Launch, Campground and Trails

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

June

Refer to the Day-use fee schedule for the Anthony Lake Picnic Area or Anthony Lake Boat Launch.

General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. The Recreation Site Concessionaire also has rules of use posted for the site. The trail is closed year-round to all motorized use.