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Wyoming

Elk Lake

3.3 mi

Distance

1,414 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 49m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Elk Lake is a point-to-point trail in Johnson County, Wyoming. It is 3.3 miles long and gains 1,414 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Buffalo, Wyoming, about 14 miles away in a straight line.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,680 ft
Max:3,107 ft
Gain:435 ft
Loss:45 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 2,680 ft and 3,107 ft across 3.3 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.2,680 ft2,822 ft2,964 ft3,107 ft0.0 mi0.8 mi1.6 mi2.4 mi3.3 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi2,686 ft
High point3.0 mi3,107 ft
End3.3 mi3,076 ft

Trail Details

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

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Buffalo, WY · about 14 mi away
County:
Johnson County, WY

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 17, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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