Dallas Fork
- 2.7 mi
- round trip
- 579 ft
- climb
- 8,501 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Jun–Aug
- best months
Is Dallas Fork 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.
Dallas Fork is an easy out-and-back hike in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest, within the Jackson Ranger District. The trail is about 2.7 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 579 feet, taking you from a low point of 7,919 feet to a high of 8,501 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface, so it works for hikers, horses and bikes. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Darwin run to highs around 72°F in July and 71°F in August, with lows in the mid-30s. Winter is harsh, with January highs near 26°F and lows around -6°F. The trail is open from May 1 through October 31. Bear Paw Fork is about 1.3 miles away, and the Slate Creek Loop Spur B is about 2.1 miles off. For an overnight stay, Crystal Creek Campground is about 6.5 miles away, and Red Hills Campground is about 6.7 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Swift Creek Outfitters18 mi away
- The Virginian RV Park26 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jun–Aug
Best time to visit Dallas Fork
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.
Jan
26° / -6°
9 wet
Feb
29° / -4°
9 wet
Mar
36° / 5°
10 wet
Apr
43° / 16°
10 wet
May
54° / 26°
11 wet
Jun
64° / 32°
10 wet
Jul
72° / 35°
8 wet
Aug
71° / 34°
9 wet
Sep
62° / 28°
8 wet
Oct
48° / 19°
8 wet
Nov
35° / 6°
9 wet
Dec
25° / -5°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Darwin Rch, WY, 20.8 mi away at 8,190 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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