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Medicine Bow National Forest/Wyoming

Encampment River Trail

0.8 mi

Distance

30 ft

Elev. Gain

16m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Encampment River Trail is a short, 0.8-mile point-to-point trail situated in a scenic area managed by the U.S. Forest Service. With minimal elevation gain of approximately 30 feet, it is accessible for most hikers looking for a brief outdoor experience. The trail's elevation ranges from 2542 meters to 2554 meters, offering a relatively flat hike through a possibly forested environment typical of southern Wyoming. The path is composed of dirt, providing a natural hiking experience.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,542 ft
Max:2,554 ft
12 ft
0 ft
2,542 ft2,546 ft2,550 ft2,554 ft0.0 mi0.2 mi0.4 mi0.5 mi0.7 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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