Turquoise Lake Trail in the Gros Ventre Mountains of Wyoming

10 Great Hikes in Wyoming
Turquoise Lake

Getting There: Starting in Jackson go south 13 miles on Hy 191/89/26. You will come to the Hoback Junction, go east along the Hoback River. After 12 miles take the Granite Creek Road (Forest Rd #30500) for 10 more miles toward Granite Hot springs. Two miles before the springs, at Swift Creek Road, there is a sign (Granite Highline Trail) take this road until you cross over Granite Creek on a concrete bridge. Just north of here is a parking circle. The trail starts just to the left of a chained road at the NW corner of the parking lot (no sign to trail at this time)

Location: Gros Ventre Mountains
Trailhead:
Elevation: Lake elevation 9,480 ft
Trail Length: 27 miles RT
Elevation Gain: Gain/Loss 2,580 Ft
Maps: USGS Granite Falls, Crystal Peak, Turquoise Lake
Pictures: Turquoise Lake, Photo 2
Closest Town: Jackson

Forest Information:

Jackson Ranger District
25 Rosencrans Lane
P.O. Box 1689
Jackson, WY 83001
307-739-5400

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