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Pinedale, Wyoming
Winter Camping at Fremont Lake Overlook
0.25 miIf 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 soul camping here. The views are spectacular, and...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Backpack to Green River Lakes, Wind River Range
27 mi / 2100 ft gainDAY 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 way to Trapper Lakes. There are several wonderful...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Hike to the Crow’s Nest in the Wind River Range
12 mi / 500 ft gainThe 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 Area. It becomes an improved dirt road about a mile i...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Backpack and Fly Fish the Wind River Range
5.0Day 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 short one, be sure to take in the view. It's amazing!...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Backpack the Pole Creek Trail, Wind River Range
5.018 mi / 2687 ft gainBackpacking 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. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail... Getting to the trailhead from the town of Pinedale, WY, you drive to the east side of town and turn left onto Frem...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Seneca Lake Trail
5.018.4 mi / 2280 ft gainThe 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, take the Pole Creek Trail directly adjacent to ...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Photographers Point via Pole Creek Trail
4.59.26 mi / 1188 ft gainBegin 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 large boulders and sheer rock walls, you are approac...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Climb Fremont Peak via Southeast Buttress
30 mi / 4350 ft gainThe 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 approaching from Lower (Southern) Titcomb Lake. I thought it...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Backpack to Titcomb Basin and Summit Gannett Peak
5.050 mi / 4000 ft gainIf 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 Gannett Peak. Starting elevation of the hike is near 8...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Elbow Lake in the Wind River Range
2.035.66 mi / 4357 ft gainElkhart Park Trailhead; Wind River Range, WY. Pole Creek Trail->Seneca Lake Trail->Highline Trail->Elbow Lake This is an advanced 4 day out and back trip departing from the Elkhart Park Trailhead with two days of travel to Elbow Lake. As one of the most remote ranges in the country, th...Read more -
Cora, Wyoming
Backpack Square Top Mountain
15 mi / 2400 ft gainYou 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 runs alongside the first lake, up the river and pa...Read more -
Cora, Wyoming
Hike to Shirley Lake
5.013 mi / 2000 ft gainShirley 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 of the lake, if you like. But I prefer the hike. ...Read more -
Cora, Wyoming
Hike to Slide Lake
12 mi / 1600 ft gainThe Winds in Wyoming are incredibly beautiful and offer some of the most challenging, but rewarding hikes. And the popular northern trailhead, Green River Lakes, is one of the most spectacular entry points. GETTING THERE: There are only two ways to get to the Green River Lakes trailhead. and one ...Read more -
Boulder, Wyoming
Cirque of the Towers to Fremont Trail Loop
23.66 mi / 3573 ft gainCirque of the Towers to Fremont Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Boulder, Wyoming.Read more -
Boulder, Wyoming
Pyramid Lake Trail
4.024.95 mi / 2539 ft gainPyramid Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Boulder, Wyoming.Read more -
Boulder, Wyoming
Backpack the Cirque of the Towers Loop
30 mi / 4000 ft gainDay1: Drove up to the Big Sandy Trailhead from Salt Lake City. Hike the 5 to 6 miles to Big Sandy Lake. This is a relatively flat and easy hike. There is not much of a vista, but it is a nice hike along the Big Sandy River. You can camp just off of Lost Creek. I got there late as it was a long dr...Read more
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Pinedale, Wyoming
Sandy Beach Picnic Area
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Sandy Beach Picnic Area is located on the southeast shores of pristine Fremont Lake at an elevation of 7,400 feet, just 3 miles ...
Pinedale, Wyoming
Fremont Lake
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Fremont Lake Campground is located on the east shore of pristine Fremont Lake at an elevation of 7,400 feet, just 7 miles northe...
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Half Moon Lake Campground
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Half Moon Lake campground is situated just off the northeast shore of Half Moon Lake at an elevation of 7,600 feet in the Bridge...
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New Fork Lake Group Campground
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Located just 24 miles north of Pinedale, New Fork Group Campground includes large picnic tables, BBQ stands, a fire ring, and a ...
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Narrows Campground
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Narrows Campground is located next to scenic New Fork Lake, at the edge of the Wind River Range in northwestern Wyoming. Visitor...
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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 ...
