Reeves Lake

Difficulty: Little Legs
Trip Type: Scenic Drive / Short Walk
Distance: Roadside access
Elevation: 5,954 feet
Coordinates: 45.29170, -109.62748
Time: ~5 minutes round trip
Access: Maintained road. Located directly off West Rosebud Road.
Bugs: Minimal (little to no bugs)

Getting there

Drive along West Rosebud Road heading toward the Mystic Lake Trailhead. Reeves Lake is located directly off the side of the main driving route a couple miles before Mystic trailhead.

The hike

There is no actual trail hike required to explore this water stop. Because it sits right off the edge of the access road to Mystic Lake, you can simply pull over in a safe spot and take a brief two-minute walk straight to the shoreline.

Tips & safety

• Shoreline Features: The water is full of lily pads, creating a distinct and picturesque alpine pond environment right next to the driving route.

• Fishing: No official Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks data is listed for this lake, and the dense lily pad growth can make casting from the bank a bit tricky.