Dream Lake
- 4.4 mi
- round trip
- 169 ft
- climb
- 9,910 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Dream Lake 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.
Dream Lake is a moderate hike of about 4.4 miles in the Bridger Wilderness, part of the Pinedale Ranger District of Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 9,740 feet to about 9,910 feet, with a one-way gain of about 170 feet. Horses are allowed, and bikes are not. Sylvan Lake lies about a mile away, and Rainbow Lake and Scab Creek are each within about 2.4 miles. For an overnight stay, Small Vehicle Campground is roughly 6 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Yellowstone Trail RV Park23 mi away
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