Watkins Creek Trailhead
Watkins Creek Trailhead starts off with Trail #215, it is a trailhead that connects to three trail opportunities including:
- Trail #215 to #209 - Coffin Lake - A roundtrip 10 mile out and back hike - Coffin Lake gains 1800 feet elevation beginning in an open meadow and gain elevation to the alpine lake.
- Trail #215 continues on and connects to the Continental Divide Trail
- A third choice is #215 to trail #209 which then connects to trail #216, West Fork of Watkins Creek leading to Sheep Lake. Sheep Lake can also be accessed through Trail #218 off Hwy 87.
Refer to Forest Map and Motor Vehicle Use Map for foot and bicycle use in the area.
At a Glance
Closest Towns: | West Yellowstone, MT |
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Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Alerts & Warnings
- Pallet Possession Ban Order Number: #01-11-06-25-03
- Glacier Lake Road Closure
- Hyalite Drainage Recreational Target Shooting Restriction
- East Rosebud Road 2177 and East Rosebud Trail 15_Restrictions 01-11-82-23-03
- Road #3089, Closure, Sioux Ranger District
- Closures in Effect Across the Forest
- Regional Orders in Effect