4.5 mi from the trailheadBeaver Creek Campground
Campground
16.1 mi out & back · 4,336 ft gain · 9,146 ft high point · Very hard
Via Sheep Lake (4.4 mi)
In Gallatin National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service
West Fork Watkins travels 16.1 miles out and back via Sheep Lake in Gallatin National Forest, climbing 4,336 feet with Coffin Mountain near the route.
4,336 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
Campground
15.1 mi out & back · 3,147 ft gain · Very hard
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