Camp Senia Trail (# 16)


Camp Senia Trail (# 16) is 7 miles long. The trail leads from the West Fork Road and connects to trails that lead to Red Lodge Creek, Crow Lake, Sylvan Lake and East Rosebud Lake (Spread Creek Trail). The trail climbs from the West Fork Road to the Red Lodge Creek Plateau, then continues on either the Spread Creek Trail or Red Lodge Creek Trail. Elevation change: 2000 feet. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding.

*Please be aware that travelling in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness comes with additional regulations. Please know what is expected of visitors before entering the wilderness.

Distances to:

  • Intersection with Red Lodge Creek Trail (Trail #14)                 7 miles
  • Intersection with Crow Lake Trail (Trail #13B)                         8 miles
  • Intersection with Sylvan Lake Trail (Trail #13A)                    9.7 miles
  • Spread Creek Trailhead (East Rosebud Campground)              15 miles

 

*During the winter (Dec 2- April 14), the West Fork Road is closed and this area is inaccessible by car.

At a Glance

Usage: Medium

General Information

Directions:

Directions from Beartooth Ranger District Office:

The Camp Senia Trail shares the same trailhead as the West Fork Trail. Walk up the West Fork Trail approximately 40 feet and you will see a sign guiding you to the right, up the Camp Senia Trail.

To reach the trailhead, drive north on US Hwy 212 towards Red Lodge for .3 miles. Turn west (left) onto the West Fork Road (towards Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort) and drive for 2.8 miles. Stay to the left (follow signs) and continue on the West Fork Rd. At 4.5 miles, the pavement ends and the road becomes a dirt road. Continue another 5.5 miles to the West Fork Trailhead.


Activities

Day Hiking

Camp Senia Trail will take visitors to the Red Lodge Creek Plateau.

Horse Riding

Horses are allowed on the Camp Senia Trail. Please be aware of wilderness travel regulations for both hiking and horseback riding.

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Elevation : 
7,900 - 10,400