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INSIDE Fun Run
The 13th Annual Fun Run for Charities returns to Red Lodge on Saturday, September 3. Page 2
Labor Day Arts Fair
Hosted by the Carbon County Arts Guild, the annual fair brings together more than 90 artisans and fine craftsmen from across the region. Page 3
Upcoming Events
Red Lodge is host to exciting events year-round; read up on the upcoming events. Page 4
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RED LODGE, MONTANA
A Mountain Town for All Seasons BY TARA CADY tcady@billingsgazette.com
Many equate this quaint town to a seasonal vacation hotspot, but locals know that there’s much more to it than that. Red Lodge oozes outdoor recreation—not just during the touristy months, but all year long. Interest surrounding nonevent-based recreational activities continues to grow. Lauren Larson, marketing coordinator at the Red Lodge Area Chamber of Commerce, puts it simply, “We have hundreds and hundreds of visitors that come through [for vacation] and ask about hikes.” As luscious greens and their mountainous backdrop evolve into bold shades of yellow and purple in the prairie and the peaks, the beauteous trails within Red Lodge’s backcountry beg to be traveled. This fall, fasten your pack and opt for the outdoors, where exhilarating experiences await.
Take a hike
The Beartooth Recreational Trails Association (BRTA) creates and maintains trails in the greater Red Lodge area in collaboration with the City of Red Lodge, the Chamber and the U.S. Forest Service. These paths range in difficulty, boasting local leisurely strolls as well as climbs with elevation gains in the hundreds and thousands of feet. Such grand athletic feats begin in the outskirts of town off of Highway 212 (The Beartooth Highway) and West Fork Road, challenging even the seasoned hiker. As for trails within city limits, the Airport Trail is accessible via 15th Street at McGil-
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len Avenue, Highway 78 at the Rodeo Grounds entrance and White Avenue and Airport Road. Bicycle trails have recently been added to certain paths, including those east of Red Lodge High School, Coal Miners Park and Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary. In addition, the city’s new initiative, the Active Transportation Plan, is in its initial stages to make Red Lodge more pedestrian and bikefriendly. This fall, the Beartooth Billings Clinic begins construction of their Wellness Trail, Red Lodge’s newest unbeaten path. The Nichols Creek Trail is also in the works, adding to the Willow Creek Trail which connects Red Lodge Mountain and the Palisades Campground. Keep up-to-date on the details of your adventure by following BRTA online at beartoothtrails.org. Start your trek, it’s trail season.
Peak Your Interest Grant Barnard, vice president of the Beartooth Recreational Trails Association, outlines what makes these trails fantastic in the fall. “By mid-August, [Red Lodge] is much quieter,” he said. “It’s much easier to avoid crowds and parking problems.” Take advantage of the serenity that is Red Lodge as late-summer colors sweeten into autumn and try your hand (and muscles) at one of these local trails. What better day to celebrate the scenery than National Public Lands Day Sept. 24? Coal Miners Park Trail Trek at your leisure along the hillside east of Red Lodge High School, where loops have been added in response to a recent push for more bikefriendly trails for kids and novice mountain bikers. Face of the Mountain Trail This five-year-old trail features multiple options for the avid hiker. Don’t let the eight mile journey fool you – this trek crosses into Wyoming and requires a car at the other end if you dare to take the full hike. A hiking book highlights stop-offs along the way. Palisades Campground Trails From Highway 212 and West Fork Road you’ll reach the Palisades Campground. Multiple trailheads (e.g., Willow Creek Trail and Palisades Trail) Continued on Page 4
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For Fun and ‘F’ilanthropy 13th Annual Red Lodge Fun Run for Charities
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BY CHARLI WHITE cwhite@billingsgazette.com
The sound of adrenaline-filled breathing thunders down the pavement, perfectly synced with runners’ feet clapping the surface. On Saturday, Sept. 3, inhale and exhale for the sake of 58 great local causes at the 13th Annual Red Lodge Fun Run for Charities. There’s a lot to get excited about. Whether you’re wildly cheering from afar, running or walking, be sure to load up on free barbecued burgers and colorful t-shirts while Pippi the Clown caters to the crowd with artistic juggling performances and unique balloon creations. Keep your eyes peeled for a moose in the throng of people – in costume, that is. Get your picture taken with the loveable, tennis-shoe-wearing mascot before or after the race. Dogs are welcome, but be sure to keep your furry friend leashed at all times. Tracy Timmons, executive director of the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation (RLACF), says the event is trying to reach its $2 million fundraising goal. It’s currently at $1.8 million, and Timmons
Curious about which charities are participating in this year’s Fun Run? Here’s a list of just a few that you’ll see the day of the race. Go to rlacf. org or visit their booths the day of the race to learn about the causes they promote. American Legion, Carbon Post 17 Bridger Community Food Bank Canine Assistants Hope Ranch Operation Second Chance Red Lodge Search & Rescue Roberts Community Foundation Eagle Mount Beta Sigma Phi Red Lodge Ice
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Get your photo taken with the event’s tennis-shoe-wearing moose mascot. hopes to surpass that mark this year. But this event is more than gathering donations. “I think the overall theme is raising relationships,” Tim-
mons said, noting the strong collaboration between charities as they connect through the event. “It’s nice to see folks from Red Lodge and the surrounding areas showing their
support.” Register online before the race or at Lions Park the morning of the event. The race kicks off at 9:00 a.m., so be sure to arrive early and check out
the nonprofit booths. There’s something for every age and skill level, including the Toddler Trot, 2-mile, 5k and 10k races. With prizes from Red Lodge Mountain, Back Alley
Medals and Crazy Creek, get ready to lace up and sprint to the finish line. For details or to register, call 406-446-2820 or visit rlacf.org/fun-run.
The One and Only Nitty Gritty Off Road Race BY CHARLI WHITE cwhite@billingsgazette.com
Come one, come all to the race where boldness is hewn into bravery and the compensation for guts is glory. You’ve paid your dues in time, muscle and sweat for this opportunity. Let brute strength and enCOURTESY PHOTO durance test their mettle Runners burn some pre-Thanksgiving-dinner calories for the great cause of quitting at this year’s Nitty Gritty smoking at the 2014 Turkey Trot. Off Road Race Sunday, Sept. 18 at Red Lodge Mountain. Switching the course every year, this trail follows single-track mountain bike and ski paths to launch runners through the high-altitude scenery BY TARA CADY Turkey Trot. of Red Lodge Mountain. tcady@billingsgazette.com The race begins at 10 a.m. at the Carbon It’s the perfect challenge The iconic crisp, cold air at Red Lodge’s high County fairgrounds’ 4-H building, so particifor the outdoor advenaltitude awakens residents from their summer- pants will need to arrive hot to trot before the turist needing another time slumber and ignites a passion to breathe whistle blows. The event is free, but racers are excuse for fresh alpine in winter and breathe out a familiar fog. If those encouraged to bring a non-perishable food air. chilly drafts have you winded, cut the smoking item for donation to BareTooth Cupboards, Kristen Hollum, one of habit early this ski season and respire with ease Carbon County’s community food bank. Parthe program developers when it’s time to hit the slopes. ticipants of all ages are welcome, and prizes for the Red Lodge Area Locals agree that there’s no better day to and hot drinks will be provided as the event Community Foundation quit cold turkey than Turkey Day itself, and nears its end around noon. (RLACF), says the race huffing and puffing is no way to complete a Interested volunteers and participants combines full-bore ath5K walk/run. Support the Carbon/Stillwater should call 406-860-3825 or email tobaccofleticism with festival flair. COURTESY PHOTO Tobacco Prevention’s campaign for quitting reecarboncounty@yahoo.com for more infor“Some of the water There’s nothing quite like autumn alpine scenery as smoking and participate in the 7th annual mation. stops have a pep band racers charge ahead. or drum circle,” she said. “And we encourage the participants to dress up The Relay Breakdown in costumes.” Runners can register Sign up early so you don’t $130 through Aug. 28 online from 7-8:30 a.m. miss out on significant tly-used gear at the Red Lodge support their efforts to main $160 Aug. 28-Sept. 8 BY TARA CADY on race day in relay price discounts. RegisCivic Center between 5 p.m. tain area trails. tcady@billingsgazette.com teams of 2, 3 and 6, or tration is limited to 200 2 Runner Relay Team and 7 p.m. Friday, or 8 a.m. to Sales run Saturday between Did your kids outgrow their 10 a.m. Saturday (dates TBD), brave the solo full or half participants. (Men, women and co-ed) 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. In boots and decide their favorite for the sale of the season. marathon. Teams begin addition to well-worn gear, $90 through Aug. 28 6 Runner Relay Team color is orange instead of red? at 9:30 a.m. and solo The Beartooth Recreational Nordic Center season passes, (Men, women and co-ed) $120 Aug. 28-Sept. 8 Or maybe you’re looking to Trails Association (BRTA) is runners start an hour BRTA memorabilia and kids’ earlier at 8:30 a.m. trade in your old skis. Whatever there to help determine pricing season rentals (cross-country $250 through Aug. 28 Solo Full or Half MaraSpectator participation your reason, check in your gen- and 20 percent of the proceeds skis, boots and poles) will also $300 Aug. 28-Sept. 8 thon (Men, women) is the key to keeping runbe available for purchase. ners’ adrenaline pump $40 through Aug. 28 Come prepared with cash 3 Runner Relay Team ing, and this lap course or checks (or stop by the (Men, women and co-ed) $50 Aug. 28-Sept. 8 spares no expense in nearest ATM on your way) and moral support. Cheer get ready to hit the slopes in a from the deck of the whole new look this year. Bierstube and get your fill of good tunes, local but it sure gives you some 11 W 8th Street, Red Lodge 406-446-1370 www.carboncountydepotgallery.org beer, grilled burgers and good bragging rights,” August dogs with a laid-back at- Hollum laughed. Mary Blain, Nellie Israel and mosphere as the racers Visit redlodgeevents. IrIsh rose Bed & Breakfast complete their laps. com or call 406-446-1718 Gerald Wempner Luck of the IrIsh specIaL! “It’s a really tough race, for the nitty-gritty details. also featuring Blue Buffalo
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Trick-or-Treat: Red Lodge Style Spook-tacular festivities for the whole family BY TARA CADY tcady@billingsgazette.com
Not sure about conditions? Call the Snow Phone at (406) 425-3334 or get a live shot of both the base and downtown Red Lodge with the RLM web cam at redlodgemountain.com.
Attention boys and ghouls: Monday, Oct. 31 will see Red Lodge at its spookiest. Grab the kids and their jack-o’-lantern candy baskets and head downtown where there’s plenty of Halloween parties to cater to your kiddo’s sweet-tooth and your inner child. Trick-or-treating kicks off downtown at 3 p.m. for Red Lodge’s tiniest tots. Afterward, it’s time to check out the kids’ Halloween party at Red Lodge Pizza Company from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. as well as the kids’ costume contest at Beartooth Elks #534 at 5:15 p.m. From there, the party’s just getting started. Join Red Lodge KOA for their Fall Fest Trunk or Treat from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for games, food and activities. And as for you adults excited for your annual bone-chilling reveal, enter the copious costume contests happening locally until the clock strikes midnight. Arrive adorned in a daring disguise at The Pollard Pub, Natali’s Front Bar, The Snag Bar, The Blue Ribbon Bar and Snow Creek Saloon for your chance at winning “best costume.”
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Children gather on a bench in downtown Red Lodge, eager to start trick-or-treating. Trick-or-treating kicks off downtown at 3 p.m. for Red Lodge’s tiniest tots. The question isn’t where you will haunt, but what are you going to wear?
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Micahel Matthews, 14, makes a turn on his snow board at Red Lodge Mountain.
Release the Lift
Red Lodge Mountain: An opening to obsess about BY TARA CADY tcady@billingsgazette.com
Forget what you’ve heard – skiers and snowboarders are anything but bums. These winter sport enthusiasts couldn’t care less about Black Friday, as their real day-after-Thanksgiving tradition is to hit the slopes and relish in the fresh powder paradise that is Red Lodge Mountain. Starting Nov. 25, wintry conditions bring forth an enlivened following of both locals and tourists alike. Gear up for the adrenaline rush of your life and prepare for liftoff at 9 a.m. when the 2016/17 ski season officially begins. Equip yourself for the excitement by visiting Red Lodge’s Grizzly Peak Outdoors shop on your way up to RLM. Adorning yourself in the right protective apparel ensures a safe day on the slopes. Don’t let the action-packed activities drain and deter you from a fun-filled afternoon. Pack a lunch or dine-in at one of the mountain’s hottest eateries. The Main Lodge features
cafeteria-style cuisine and guests are welcome to bring their own food to enjoy in the loft area. Check in to the Midway Chalet for burgers, sandwiches and beverages or stop by the Bierstube where 10 beers on tap and live music keep the day’s high-energy momentum going. You can truly conquer the mountain at RLM— day after day. That is, if you have the 2016-2017 Season Pass. Adults (ages 19-69) pay only $579; juniors (13-18) pay $379; children (6-12) pay $209; and seniors (70+) pay $199. If you break it down by each run, it is likely less money and more fun than a latte. In addition to unlimited skiing at RLM, Season Pass holders also ski free at Homewood Mountain Resort in Calif. and for limited days at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish, Mont. and California’s Diamond Peak and June Mountain. See redlodgemountain.com for specific details and restrictions.
Handcrafted Art in the Park The 37th Annual Labor Day Arts Fair BY CHARLI WHITE cwhite@billingsgazette.com
Looking to squeeze the most enjoyment out of Labor Day weekend (and perhaps complete some of your pre-holiday gift shopping)? Head to the Carbon County Art Guild and Depot Gallery’s 37th Annual Labor Day Arts Fair Monday, Sept. 5. From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lions Park, view unique pieces from more than 90 local and regional artists. Each
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booth features art in varied media, from metalwork to photography, hand-crafted jewelry, woodwork furniture and even greeting cards. Paintings and other works from Depot Gallery artists will be on display and available for purchase as well. Kristan Apodaca, a staff member of the Depot Gallery, says the atmosphere is similar to the festive air of a farmers’ market – except that an abundance of art replaces the customary (and edible) harvest yield. “I love seeing the variety displayed,” Apodaca said of the artwork’s diversity. “There’s
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You don’t have to be German to enjoy a frothy beer mustache during Oktoberfest. Arrive in style at Red Lodge Ales adorned in authentic lederhosen or purchase the traditional Bavarian dress at the September 10 event, where the region’s beer enthusiasts gather ‘round for a day of ethnic European food, ale and live music. Sam Hoffman, who founded RLA 19 years ago, has included Oktoberfest as part of the brewery’s annual line-up of events since the business’ launch. Attendance soared to almost 700 people last year, undoubtedly due to RLA’s success and popular Oktoberfest lager. Red Lodge’s very own Alte Kameraden Band keeps with tradition, providing German horn-based music for all to enjoy yet again. Headlining this year are The Peach Pick-
ers from 6 - 9 p.m. And you can count on many elements of Oktoberfest to remain the same. “There’s always a bounce house,” noted event coordinator Andy Simpson of the many activities to expect this year. A children’s face-painting tent, traditional German food like bratwurst, schnitzel, potato salad and sauerkraut as well as various vendors also make their return to Red Lodge Ales. Admission is $5, with proceeds benefitting the Beartooth Recreational Trails Association.
Stay the full course of the event from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. – or come and go as you please – but be sure to enter the Oktoberfest Olympics, where five teams of five compete in tug-of-war, keg toss, scavenger hunt and relay race games from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. With so many fun-filled happenings taking place at this year’s Oktoberfest, it’s an opportunity you and your family can’t afford to miss. For more information, call 406-4464607 or see redlodgeales.com.
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so many different pieces and they’re not all the same. It’s a sight to see.” Meander the booth maze to your heart’s content with a plateful of food in hand. This truly sensory experience caters to both the artistic eye as well as taste buds, so let yourself feast on the on-site caterers’ savory creations. With tree leaves just turning shades of crisp gold and dusted rust, it’s a sublime setting to behold artwork bathed in warm autumn sunshine. For more details, visit carboncountydepotgallery.org or call 406-446-1370.
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RED LODGE CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUGUST 18-21 Beartooth Rendezvous BMW Motorcycle Rally, Lion’s Club Youth Camp 20 Anne-Marie McDermott and Christopher O’Riley (two-piano), Tippet Rise Center – Olivier Music Barn, 6:30 p.m. 21
Lucas Debargue (piano), Tippet Rise Art Center – Olivier Music Barn, 2 p.m.
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Fun Run for Charities, 10K run, 5K run/ walk, 2-mile Fun Walk, Todler Trot, free BBQ, Historic Downtown Red Lodge and Lion’s Park, 9 a.m.
OCTOBER 5
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37th annual Labor Day Arts Fair, Carbon County Arts Guild and Lion’s Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free Admission
1 The Hoedown, Carbon County Historical Society & Museum’s annual fundraiser, Rock Creek Resort, 5 p.m.
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Music from the Beartooths, Red Lodge Community Church, 7:30 p.m.
31 Annual Halloween Festivities, down town, fun games, animal encounters, candy and prizes
10 19th annual Oktoberfest, Red Lodge Ales, 2-9 p.m.
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18 The Nitty Gritty Off-Road Race, Red Lodge Mountain, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
24 Happy Thanksgiving 24 Turkey Trot, Carbon County 4H Building, 10 a.m. 25 Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort opens (subject to change)
18 Annual Punt, Pass and Kick, Red Lodge Palisades Football Field, noon
Head ‘Em Up and Move ‘Em Out for Red Lodge’s Annual Hoedown BY CHARLI WHITE cwhite@billingsgazette.com
Stretch your bidding arm, saddle up your wallet and slide on your dancing shoes fit for Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire for The Hoedown happening Saturday, Oct. 1 at Rock Creek Resort. The event caters to homegrown Red Lodge natives and city-going out-of-towners alike. You’ll have no problem sinking into the area’s rural roots when a trio of guitar and string bass-playing brothers, known as the High Country Cowboys, steals the show. Debbi Brown, executive director of the Carbon County Historical Society and Museum, says the nonprofit’s annual fundraiser is always a big hit. “Community members just love it,” she said. “The High Country Cowboys are a great local band fast becoming well-known, so between them, the two auctions and banquet, it makes for a really fun way to spend your evening.” Cocktail hour kicks off the silent auction around 5 p.m., followed by a mouth-watering buffet-style dinner – typically a hearty beef or seafood dish – and all the trimmings that go with it. But that’s not all; the fun is just getting started. Settle into your seat, comfortable with your quick-on-thedraw reflexes when the highly entertaining live auction begins. Later on, grab your date and show him or her your impeccable dance floor dexterity as you two-step to true-blue country tunes. Hoedown tickets are going once, twice – sold[!] for a steal at $75 apiece. To purchase tickets or for more information about the event and the museum itself, call 406-446-3667 or visit the Carbon County Historical Society and Museum at 224 N. Broadway.
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By the Light of the Moon Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary’s Nocturnal Life Night Tours BY CHARLI WHITE cwhite@billingsgazette.com
Darkness crawls over pines and mountainous inclines, but the almost-full moon’s cool glow casts a light silhouette over the landscape. It’s late evening at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary (YWS), but for the wild felines, canines and fowl that call the sanctuary home, the day has just begun. You too can be the glow stick-toting concert attendee as wolves, coyotes and even cranes lend their voices to the nearly-full moon – Mother Nature’s wilderness chorus. Take part in the YWS Nocturnal Life Night Tours happening Aug. 20 and Sept. 17 to witness this special cyclic fanfare. YWS educational director Tim Stephenson explained that to better avoid the season’s oppressive heat, the animals’ most natural sum-
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2016 YWS summer camp participants pose for a photo with educational director Tim Stephenson while hiking in the Custer Gallatin National Forest. mertime cycles are twilight and nocturnal activities. “This year we scheduled the tours as close to full moons as possible because awhile back, we noticed that the animals are a lot more active at night during that time,” Stephenson said. “People who go on the night tours get to see the animals actually out and demonstrating natural behaviors, more so than daytime visitors.” Between the sanctuary’s resident mountain lion, lynx and two bobcats softly padding along the fence line not far behind the group, there’s plenty of curious eyes watching the trail-traipsing humans. “It’s not your typical ‘walk around and see what you see’ kind of program,” said
Stephenson, who leads the tours. “There’s even two wild great horned owls that will tag along and follow the tour group.” The participatory nature of the experience doesn’t end there. Thanks to small-sized tour groups, visitors sometimes witness animals’ wilderness behaviors manifesting – scent-marking, stalking and even hunting – in spite of their captivity. Tours start at 7 p.m. and typically run under two hours. The cost is $15 for adults and $5 for kids. Call the sanctuary in advance at 406-4461133 to reserve your spot. For more information, visit yellowstonewildlifesanctuary.org.
Who Might You See? Be on the lookout for these residents of the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary and others while on the night life tours. Bonnie and Clyde – brother and sister coyotes Apache – wolf Bobbie Sioux – bobcat Thor – Canada lynx Sacajawea – mountain lion Bobby and Captain – owls
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take you on short paths close to town, lead- Mount Maurice Trail ing to places such as the Red Lodge Mountain Connecting to the Line Creek Plateau, this (RLM) Ski Area parking lot, where there’s an- close-to-town trail affords fantastic views at other hub of trailheads to discover. great heights. Climb 3,000 feet above the tree line and see miles from either direction. As BarNichols Creek Trail A volunteer-led construction courtesy of the nard says, “Plateaus are a great destination U.S. Forest Service, this trail is newly finished and quite unique to the Beartooth Mountains. and connects RLM to West Fork Road (as well Getting there is hard work, but well worth it.”
as the Willow Creek Trail). This path is ideal for Corral Creek Trail mountain biking and hiking. A ‘nice little gem’, this tricky-to-find trailhead branches off into the trees near the creek Silver Run Trails for a few miles until breaking into the open. A series of four loops connect to the Basin Creek Lakes Trail. A heavily-used option with With access to the Line Creek Plateau, it’s your lots of alternative routes and ample parking, choice whether to stay on the shady, seldommountain bikes and snowshoes alike are wel- ly-used trail or embark on a new path. come on this all-season track.
Breaktrack Trail (a.k.a. Sheep Creek Trail) Escape the elements on a south-facing trail. Basin Creek Lakes Trail While others become too slippery for hiking If the words ‘steep uphill workout’ don’t deter you, attempt this lodgepole pine forest path due to ice and snow, this path keeps feet dry during the uphill climb to Silver Run Plateau. where scenic views of two lakes await. Lake Fork Trail Timberline Lake Trail A fan favorite, this route’s gentle uphill Similar to Basin Creek, those who trek this climb is great for both outdoor enthusiasts trail encounter two lakes. This route requires and horses. a car parked at the opposite trailhead. Senia Creek Trail An access to the Red Lodge Creek Plateau, you gain over 2,000 feet going up. With scenic landscapes and connections to two other trails, this steep hike is well worth the effort. West Fork Trail A popular spot for beginner hikers, this path begins at the end of West Fork Road. A relatively short hike, this pleasant trail provides options uphill to Lake Mary or continuing on over Sundance Pass (though you’ll need a car at the other end). At 11,000 ft., this strenuous alternative route affords beautiful mountainous views. Additional off-trail paths lead to lesser-known lakes, a fisherman’s dream.
Parkside Recreational Trail Immerse yourself between two roads (one above and one below) on a mild, less-than-twomile trail paralleling Rock Creek.
Glacier Lake Trail A short uphill with fantastic scenery, this steep trail is well worth the long drive there. After roughly 1.5 miles and a 1,100-foot elevation gain, you’ll arrive at the gorgeous Glacier Lake. Airport Trail Flat enough to push a baby carriage, this big chunk of trail features three access points. Sitting on a bench of land, this path used by the Red Lodge High School track team for training is both great for exercise and scenery. M 1