Encampment River Trail
6.8 mi
Distance
846 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 41m
Est. Time
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Encampment River Trail is a trail in Medicine Bow National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Carbon County, Wyoming. It is 6.8 miles long and gains 846 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 5 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 | 2,295 ft |
| High point | 6.3 mi | 2,483 ft |
| End | 6.5 mi | 2,478 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.
- 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 5 mi away
- County:
- Carbon County, WY
- Jurisdiction:
- Medicine Bow National Forest · United States Forest Service
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