Near Spanish Creek and Jerome Rock Lakes Loop
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Near Spanish Creek and Jerome Rock Lakes Loop
Jerome Rock Lakes area
Near Spanish Creek and Jerome Rock Lakes Loop
Waterfall heading up toward Jerome Rock Lakes
Near Spanish Creek and Jerome Rock Lakes Loop
Hiking up the Spanish Creek trail
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Spanish Creek and Jerome Rock Lakes Loop

4.7 (3 Ratings)
A zone perfect for exploring the Wilderness not far from Bozeman.
18.5
mi
Distance
4,154
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
LakeLess CrowdedRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
18.47mi
Distance
4,154ft
Elevation Gain
4,154ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
9,191ft
High Point
6,088ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the popular Spanish Creek trailhead, follow the creek upstream noticing that the further you go the more the crowds dwindle. At the gorgeous Falls Creek, you'll turn uphill on Jerome Rock Lakes Trail and begin the climb toward Jerome Rock Lakes - a worthy site for camping. At the lakes spend some time boulder hopping and climbing to the upper lake area. You'll surely have this to yourself for exploring and sublime camping. The following day, make your way northwest along High Lakes Trail and then down Camp Creek Trail, camping again if you have the time. Continuing down Camp Creek Trail, make a right on Cherry Creek Trail heading southeast.The hike grows a little more boring as you make your way along a private land boundary but the views are still gorgeous and the scenery stunning. Make your way up and down a series of small coulees until you make the final descent back to your vehicle at the Spanish Creek trailhead.

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