The trail is just a quick six miles in and out so, you can focus on enjoying the outdoors.Ī wide, well-maintained trail offers great views and the ease of simply being outside. Dad’s Lake Photo: you should go: Hike on an easy trail as you enter the Cirque of the Towers area and fly fish one of Wyoming’s favorite lakes.ĭad’s Lake a great overnight trail for beginner backpackers. Related Read: The 11 Best Hikes in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming 3. Big Sandy Lake, Dads Lake, Shadow Lake, Jackass Pass, and Lonesome Lake are all great spots to spend the night.
There are several camping options on the Cirque trail. This trail can be done in as little as three to four nights, or longer if you come here to climb the steep granite walls of the Cirque. The season for this hike is extremely short, spanning late July to September due to late snow melt and early snow storms. To connect with the Fremont Trail, you will have to maneuver through Texas Pass which has been traveled for years but is not a designated trail.ĭue to the rocky and snowy sections - especially while working through Texas Pass - trekking poles are suggested for this adventure. Fremont Trail will take you back to the Big Sandy Trailhead.Ī map and compass are necessary while on this trail since route-finding can be difficult over rocks and snow. To create the usual loop, follow the Cirque of the Towers Trail until you reach the Cirque, then find the Fremont Trail by navigating through Texas Pass. This also means it’s a nice and easy ride back to town for that post-trail burger meal. It’s a short drive from Pinedale to the Big Sandy Trailhead, so you can spend more time on the trail and less in the car. This trail can also be done in a shorter out-and-back fashion by just taking the Cirque of the Towers Trail to the Cirque before heading back, shaving the total mileage down to 18 miles. The Cirque of the Towers is a popular destination for climbers, anglers, and backpackers alike. Why you should go: Wildflowers and shimmery lakes meet steep granite walls on this classic trip through the Wind River Range. Related Read: 11 Backpacking Trips in the U.S. Eklund Lake sees very few visitors since most groups continue on to Seneca Lake, so camping here is ideal if you are looking for solitude. Truly beautiful, steep peaks create the backdrop of Photographer’s Point.Ībout a mile from Photographer’s Point, you will reach Eklund Lake. This is a spectacular opportunity to take one of those wonderful pictures the Wind River Range is known for. After the first 4.5 miles on Pole Creek Trail, you will pass a marker called Photographer’s Point. You can reach Seneca Lake by parking at the Elkhart Park trailhead and taking the Pole Creek Trail from there. The elevation gain doubles with this addition, so this is only suggested if you are looking for a more ambitious trail. If you are looking for the perfect weekend getaway, this one’s for you! This trip is typically done in two days, as you hike in nine miles to Seneca Lake, camp here, then hike out.įor backpackers who wish to visit Cook Lake, you can create a loop that covers just over 29 miles in total. Traversing into valleys, along hillsides, and within view of Fremont Peak and its surrounding peaks, this trail is a light introduction to backpacking in the Wind River Range. Why you should go: This two-day trek will take you deep into the Winds on an easy going, lake filled trail.Įlkhart Pass to Seneca Lake may be a short out and back trail, but it’s certainly not short on views. Related Read: 6 Best Day Hikes in the Wind River Range 1. Whether you’re looking for a quick overnighter or a weeklong expedition, your sure to find a winner with any of these trails.Įnjoy your time in this otherworldly wilderness Wyoming has to offer! Remember to Leave No Trace, come prepared, and have fun! To help you narrow down your favorites, we’ve put together a list of the best backpacking trails in the Wind River Range. Of course, with such a bounteous landscape that’s overflowing with scenic trails it’s tough to know where to start your backpacking adventure. With 130 glaciers, 1,300 alpine lakes, and 30 peaks over 13,000 feet, it’s no wonder the Winds have made their place on thousands of backpacker’s bucket lists. The Wind River Range is protected by 750,000 acres of public land in western Wyoming. Home to Wyoming’s tallest peaks and over 100 miles of the Continental Divide, the Wind River Range is beautifully wild. If you’re hiking, camping or backpacking, you can minimize your impact on the environment with Leave No Trace principles and ensure everyone has a good time with basic trail etiquette tips. Being in the wild is dope, and so is keeping it clean for future generations.
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