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How to get there: From Roscoe go to East Rosebud. East
Rosebud lake is surrounded by private land with log cabins on
them. Access to East Rosebud lake itself is somewhat limited.
The main road to East Rosebud will end at trail# 15.
The Trail: The trail is a well traveled trail and has lots of
scenery on the way. The trail is a gradual climb but is not bad
at all. At 3 miles into the hike you will arrive at elk lake a
nice spot for a short break. Rimrock lake is about 3 more mile
up the trail. When you about 3/4 of a mile from rimrock lake the
trail gets a little steep and has some sharp switch-backs. One
on top of the switch back you will find Rimrock lake. Go Around
Rimrock lake and up the trail 1 more mile to Rainbow lake. From
rainbow lake take the trail south following the creek. Lake at
Falls is a 2 mile hike from Rainbow. Once at Lake at Falls keep
going for another 2 miles to Echo. Between Lake at Falls and
Echo is Big Park Lake. Shortly after big park lake you will run
into a foot bridge that covers the creek. About a 100 to 200
feet before this bridge you will want to cut up to your right,
opposite side of the creek, and try to find the trail that goes
to echo. At times the path to Echo fades but if you continue and
keep the sound of the creek within hearing distance, you'll come
out at the lake.
The Lake: This is a very nice lake that many people do not go
to. Most people traveling the beaten path bypass this lake for
other areas. The lake is scenic and there are some nice camping
spots in the area. Not only that but chances are that you will
have the lake to yourself.
The Fishing: I have heard that there are some nice fish to be
caught at this lake. I personally have not even seen a fish rise
let a lone catch one. That's one thing about mountain lakes, one
trip could be really good and the next time you get skunked.
Because this lake is tucked away and it does not get a lot of
pressure, I will keep trying when in the area.
MFWP Data from public 2006 Mountain Lakes Guide.
Fish Present: Cutthroat
Netting Data:
1998 Netting Data: 5 fish range 9.9-15.8 avg. 12.7
1987 Netting Data: 12 fish range 12.3-16.1 avg. 13.7
Last Stocked: 1971 with 7056 cutthroat.
Next Stock Date: No further stocking scheduled. Lake is self
sustaining.
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Fairly
flat. Some switchbacks.
A very nice spot. 
