
10 Great Hikes in Wyoming
Hailey Pass-Washakie Loop
Getting There: This route is by way of Pinedale/Boulder. First take Wy 353 East coming from Hy 191 in Boulder. After driving almost 19 miles the road forks, stay left. Then another 3 miles brings you to another crossroads, take a right. Driving 5 miles (27 miles from boulder) there is another fork, turn left. 5 more miles up this road and you come to another junction, here take a left. Continue up this road following the signs to Big Sandy Campground/Trailhead.
Location: Wind River Range
Trailhead: Big Sandy, (trails-Fremont/Hailey Pass Trail)
Elevation: Washakie Pass 11,611 ft
Trail Length: 34 miles rt
Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
Maps: USGS Washakie Pass, Mt Bonneville
Pictures: Baptiste Lake, Pyramid Lake, Lower South Fork Lake
Closest Town: Boulder, Pinedale
Forest Information:
Pinedale Ranger Station
29 E Fremont Lake Rd
Pinedale, WY 82941
(307) 367-4326
Dining and Lodging at Pinedale
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Overton's
Gander Mountain
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Paragon Sports
Orvis
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