Watkins Creek Trailhead starts off with Trail #215, it is a trailhead that connects to three trail opportunites including:
- Trail #215 to #209 – Coffin Lake – A rountrip 10 mile out and back hike – Coffin Lake gains 1800 feet elevation beginning in an open meadow and gain elevation to the alpine lake.
- Trail #215 continues on and connects to the Continental Divide Trail
- A third choice is #215 to trail #209 which then connects to trail #216, West Fork of Watkins Creek leading to Sheep Lake. Sheep Lake can also be accessed through Trail #218 off Hwy 87.
Refer to Forest Map and Motor Vehicle Use Map for foot and bicycle use in the area.
Directions
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 44° 47′ 54.5784″ N
Longitude 111° 17′ 50.3160″ W