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Colter / Wolverine Trailhead (8K8)

Moderate
difficulty
Jun–Aug
best months

Is Colter / Wolverine Trailhead (8K8) open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Bridger-Teton National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Bridger-Teton National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

This is a remote trailhead at the southern boundary of the park that is not accessible by road. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trails within the park: Colter / Wolverine Trail South Boundary Trail: South Entrance–Harebell Snake River Canyon Trail Snake River Cutoff Trail Heart Lake Trail Colter / Wolverine Trail An easy 0.5-mile (0.8-km) one-way trail that connects the South Boundary Trail: South Entrance–Harebell to the trails in the USDA Forest Service lands south of the park. South Boundary Trail: South Entrance–Harebell This moderate 11.6-mile (18.7-km) one-way trail follows the Snake River most of the way, passing by a couple of thermal areas. The fording of the Snake River at the western end of the trail can be dangerous, and even during low-water periods can be waist-deep. This trail travels between the South Entrance in the west at the Harebell Creek Patrol Cabin in the east. Snake River Canyon Trail An easy 2.5-mile (4-km) one-way trail that travels between the South Boundary Trail and the Heart River Trail. Snake River Cutoff Trail A moderate 3.1-mile (5-km) one-way trail that travels up and over a ridge to connect the South Boundary Trail: South Entrance–Harebell to the Snake River Canyon Trail. Heart Lake Trail A moderate 17.4-mile (28-km) one-way trail that leads past thermal areas and to Heart Lake. Heart Lake is about 7.2 miles along the trail from the north end of the trail and 10.2 miles from the junction with the South Boundary Trail. NOTE: Due to bear activity, this trail is closed from April 1 through June 30.

  • Nearby · Flagg Canyon Launch · Mount Sheridan Trail · Colter/Wolverine Trailhead Trail
  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Colter / Wolverine Trailhead (8K8)

    Best months: June–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      26° / 1°

      18 wet

    2. Feb

      30° / 3°

      15 wet

    3. Mar

      39° / 11°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      45° / 20°

      14 wet

    5. May

      56° / 28°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      66° / 34°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 38°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 35°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 28°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      51° / 21°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      35° / 11°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      25° / 2°

      19 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Snake Rvr, WY, 7.6 mi away at 6,882 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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