Otokomi: This east-side hike has handfuls of rewards

Tucked away behind the Rising Sun Motel in St. Mary lies the often looked over Otokomi Lake and its rugged country of the Rose Creek drainage. From the Rose Creek trailhead one hikes just over 5 miles to reach Otokomi Lake. Don’t be fooled by the minimal amount of mileage because this hike packs a punch. With over 2,000 feet of elevation gain to reach the lake the views are surely well earned.