Sheepherder Lakes ![](/files/icons/stars_four_half.png)
Distance: 4.2 - 6.3 miles (round trip)
Shoshone National Forest, near Cooke City in Beartooth Mountains
This little known hike travels through lovely meadows to seven scenic lakes along the east side of the Beartooth Plateau. The hike follows use/social trails and then travels cross country. Route finding skills and a map are essential.
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- Distance: 4.2 miles (round trip) to Sheepherder Lakes
6.3 miles (round trip) to Snyder, Promise and Z Lakes - Elevation: 9,675-ft. at Trailhead
9,830-ft. at Sheepherder Lakes
10,260-ft. at Snyder, Promise and Z Lakes - Elevation Gain: 155-ft. to Sheepherder Lakes
585-ft. to Snyder, Promise and Z Lakes - Difficulty: moderate
- More Hikes in:
Cooke City / Red Lodge / Beartooth Mountains
Why Hike Sheepherder Lakes
This hike follows use/social trails and then travels cross country to visit seven pretty lakes tucked beneath the eastern slopes of the Beatooth Plateau. Along the way the trail crosses pretty meadows sprinkled with wildflowers and enjoys views of the ridges and peaks rimming the eastern edge of the plateau.
Don’t attempt this hike if you are not comfortable following routes that fade in and out. The upper end of the hike requires good navigation skills. Never attempt this route without a map.
Elevation Profile
Trail Resources
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Region Information:
Beartooth Mountains
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Montana