Top Adventures in Pinedale
Winter Camping at Fremont Lake Overlook
If this is your initiation into winter camping, make it a memorable one by overlooking the beautiful Fremont Lake.There are several spots no more than 200 yards out on the hills that overlook the lake, so take your pick, as I've never seen another...
0.25 miles
Backpack to Green River Lakes, Wind River Range
DAY 1 - SPRING CREEK TH TO TRAPPER LAKEShuttle cars to park one vehicle at the Green River Lakes Trailhead (about 40 minutes outside of Pinedale, Wyoming) and return back to Pinedale to begin at the Spring Creek Trailhead. Begin hiking making your...
27 miles
2100 ft gain
Hike to the Crow’s Nest in the Wind River Range
The Crow’s Nest sits just above Glimpse Lake in the Winds. It is best accessed from the most infrequently used trailhead in the range. To access the remote trailhead from Pinedale, take Jackson Street north toward Soda Lake Wildlife Management Are...
12 miles
500 ft gain
Backpack and Fly Fish the Wind River Range
Day 1: Hit the Elkhart trailhead. Get set up at Hobbs lake, do a little fishing, eat and turn in for the night.Day 2: Head out for Island Lake to set a base camp for the next few days. Keep an eye out for mountain storms and if you do catch as sho...
Backpack the Pole Creek Trail, Wind River Range
Backpacking in the Wind River Range Requires a permit, so make sure you go through the process of getting that before you set out on this adventure.
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Getting to the trailhead from the town of Pinedale, WY, you driv...
18 miles
2687 ft gain
Hike to Seneca Lake
The Wind River Range is one of the best backpacking + climbing wildernesses in the lower 48. Seneca Lake is right at the beginning of some of the most spectacular high alpine climbing and backpacking routes.From the Elkhart trailhead parking lot,...
18 miles
2000 ft gain
Hike to Photographer's Point
Begin at the main Elkhart Park parking area. Take the Pole Creek Trail directly adjacent to the restroom. You will follow this trail for approximately 4.5 miles through lodgepole pine forests and beautiful alpine parks.When you begin seeing larg...
9 miles
Climb Fremont Peak via Southeast Buttress
The typical approach to the SE Buttress is from Indian Basin, probably because it is easier, provided you plan on going to Indian Basin anyway. However, if you plan on visiting Titcomb or climbing Gannett peak via Bonney Pass, I suggest approachin...
30 miles
4350 ft gain
Backpack to Titcomb Basin and Summit Gannett Peak
If you are looking for a challenging hike in one of the most remote areas of the rocky mountains then this is the expedition for you. Starting near Pinedale, Wyoming in Elkhart Park you begin a 50 mile round trip that can include a summit of Gann...
50 miles
4000 ft gain
Backpack to Elbow Lake in the Wind River Range
Elkhart Park Trailhead; Wind River Range, WY. Pole Creek Trail->Seneca Lake Trail->Highline Trail->Elbow LakeThis is an advanced 4 day out and back trip departing from the Elkhart Park Trailhead with two days of travel to Elbow Lake.As on...
27 miles
Backpack Square Top Mountain
You have two options when starting from Green River Lakes Campground, located 52 miles north of Pinedale, WY, (21 of these miles are on a washboard dirt road). The first option is to start backpacking from the campground and follow the trail that ...
15 miles
2400 ft gain
Hike to Shirley Lake
Shirley lake is a beautiful and not heavily traveled area in the Winds. To get there, you start at the Green River Lakes trailhead (8,000 ft) and head out on the Western shore of the lower lake. You can shave off three miles by canoeing to the end...
13 miles
2000 ft gain
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Pinedale, Wyoming
Sandy Beach Picnic Area
Overview Sandy Beach Picnic Area is located on the southeast shores of pristine Fremont Lake at an elevation of 7,400 feet, just 3 miles northeast of Pinedale, Wyoming. Water sports and fishing are... -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Fremont Lake
Overview Fremont Lake Campground is located on the east shore of pristine Fremont Lake at an elevation of 7,400 feet, just 7 miles northeast of Pinedale, Wyoming, the nearest full-service community... -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Half Moon Lake Campground
Overview Half Moon Lake campground is situated just off the northeast shore of Half Moon Lake at an elevation of 7,600 feet in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming.Recreation This lake provid... -
Cora, Wyoming
New Fork Lake Group Campground
Overview Located just 24 miles north of Pinedale, New Fork Group Campground includes large picnic tables, BBQ stands, a fire ring, and a double vault toilet for your large party needs. Just a shor... -
Cora, Wyoming
Narrows Campground
Overview Narrows Campground is located next to scenic New Fork Lake, at the edge of the Wind River Range in northwestern Wyoming. Visitors enjoy hiking and horseback riding into the adjacent Bridge... -
Big Piney, Wyoming
New Fork Campground
The New Fork Campground at 6,800 feet is located adjacent to the beautiful New Fork River. This site provides a put in-takeout point for river float trips. There are 2 camping sites, a vault toilet...
