Baby Lake
4.4 mi
Distance
72 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 30m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Baby Lake is a point-to-point trail in Medicine Bow National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Carbon County, Wyoming. It is 4.4 miles long and gains 72 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Encampment, Wyoming, about 11 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,068 ft |
| High point | 0.5 mi | 3,070 ft |
| End | 4.5 mi | 2,550 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Encampment, WY · about 11 mi away
- County:
- Carbon County, WY
- Jurisdiction:
- Medicine Bow National Forest · United States Forest Service
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