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Wyoming
Colter Bay Horse Trail
1.2 mi
Distance
165 ft
Gain
28 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Grand Teton National Park
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Why you'll love it
Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back
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Colter Bay Horse Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 165 ft
- Elevation loss
- 165 ft
- Highest point
- 6,856 ft
- Lowest point
- 6,817 ft
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- National Park Service
About this trail
This short out-and-back trail near Colter Bay offers an accessible horseback riding experience through the scenic Jackson Hole area of Wyoming. The gentle terrain and modest distance make it ideal for riders of all skill levels looking to explore the natural beauty of the region without committing to a longer backcountry journey.
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