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South Leigh Creek Trail
DifficultOut and Back

South Leigh Creek Trail

Alta, Wyoming

8.2 mi

Distance

1,037 ft

Elev. Gain

3h

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The South Leigh Creek Trail, located in Targhee National Forest near Alta, spans 8.2 miles as an out-and-back trail. It features a dirt surface, with an elevation gain of 1,037 feet over its length. Rising to a maximum elevation of 2,261 meters, the trail offers a challenging experience likely due to its significant elevation gain and rugged terrain. Given the setting in a national forest, hikers can expect a natural environment characterized by forested areas and possibly scenic views.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,119 ft
Max:2,261 ft
316 ft
316 ft
2,119 ft2,166 ft2,214 ft2,261 ft0.0 mi2.1 mi4.1 mi6.2 mi8.2 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

Highlights

forest setting

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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.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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