
11.2 mi
Distance
1,608 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 24m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Elklund Lake via Pole Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail in Bridger National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Sublette County, Wyoming. It is 11 miles long and gains 1,608 feet. The nearest town is Pinedale, Wyoming, about 10 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 | 2,857 ft |
| High point | 4.6 mi | 3,164 ft |
| End | 11.1 mi | 2,857 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Pinedale, WY · about 10 mi away
- County:
- Sublette County, WY
- Jurisdiction:
- Bridger National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

Trails End Campground Elkhart Park
0.2 mi awayBridger-Teton National Forest
Pinedale, WY
Check official pricing9 sitesReservable TentRV
White Pine Wyoming, Ski and Summer Resort
1.8 mi awayBridger National Forest
Pinedale, WY
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate Reservable
Kelly Park FS Rd #747 Dispersed Camping
3.5 mi awayBridger-Teton National Forest
Pinedale, WY
Dispersed
Half Moon Lake Campground
4.7 mi awayBridger-Teton National Forest
Pinedale, WY
Check official pricing18 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
Fremont Lake
4.9 mi awayBridger-Teton National Forest
Pinedale, WY
Check official pricing100 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Some Coverage
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