About this place

Basin Lakes National Recreation Trail (# 61) is 4 miles long. The trail is a steady forested climb to upper and lower Basin Lakes passing a waterfall along the way. Lower Basin Lake is partially covered with lily pads and Upper Basin Lake offers scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Distance to: Basin Creek Falls 0.5 miles Lower Basin Lake 2.5 miles Upper Basin Lake 4 miles Elevation change: 2000+ feet. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Bicycle. Horses are allowed ONLY during hunting season. Basin Trailhead provides access to Basin Lakes National Recreation Trail (# 61) and the west side of the Silver Run Trail (# 102) via the Basin Spur Trail (# 61A). There is ample parking and a vault toilet at the trailhead. *The West Fork Road is closed from December 2- April 14. Between these dates, you cannot drive to the trailhead. From Red Loge, MT drive north on US Hwy 212 towards Red Lodge for 0.3 miles. Turn west (left) onto the West Fork Rd and drive 2.8 miles. Stay to the left (follow signs) and continue on the West Fork Rd. Drive 4.1 miles to Basin Lakes trailhead on your left.