10 Great Hikes in Wyoming
Alpine Lakes
Getting There: In Pinedale take Skyline Drive off highway 191 for about 15 miles. You will see signs for Fremont lake and Half Moon lake. Stay on the main road to Elkhart Park Trailhead. There is a USFS campground here called Green River with about 40 campsites.
Location: Wind River Range
Trailhead:Elkhart Park Trailhead-Pole Creek Trail
Elevation: Elkhart Park 9,400 ft
Trail Length: 45 Mile Loop
Elevation Gain: 4,050 ft
Maps: USGS Fremont Peak South, Bridger Lakes, Horseshoe Lakes
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Closest Town: Pinedale, approx. 15 miles from the Elkhart Park Trailhead, has a population of 1,400 people. The 12 mile long Fremont Lake is only 3 miles from town.
Forest Information:
Pinedale Ranger Station
29 E Fremont Lake Rd
Pinedale, WY 82941
(307) 367-4326
Backpacking Gear Sites
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Cabela's
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Overton's
Gander Mountain
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Paragon Sports
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