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Wyoming

Avalanche Divide Trail

1.7 mi

Distance

2,185 ft

Gain

41 min

Time

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Elevation & route

Distance: 1.7 mi
Elevation gain: 2,185 ft
Elevation loss: 2,185 ft
Highest point: 10,623 ft
Lowest point: 9,634 ft

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Managing agency: National Park Service

About this trail

Avalanche Divide Trail is a short out-and-back hike in Wyoming that ascends to a scenic divide with expansive views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. This relatively brief trail packs rewarding alpine scenery into a compact distance, making it ideal for hikers seeking mountain vistas without a full-day commitment. The trail traverses open terrain typical of Wyoming's high country, offering excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife observation.

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