Ethel Lake
- 8.9 mi
- round trip
- 1,049 ft
- climb
- 9,719 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Ethel 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.
Ethel Lake is a hard hike 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 route is an out-and-back of about 9 miles with a one-way climb of about 1,050 feet, from a low point of about 8,680 feet to a high of about 9,720 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but not bikes. That makes it a good fit for riders on horseback, and the route's length and climb mean planning for a full day on foot or saddle. Several other destinations sit within a few miles. Boulder Canyon and Highline are both hikes about 2 miles away. Boulder Lake Campground and Small Vehicle Campground offer places to camp, and Boulder Creek, about 6 miles off, is a paddling option.
Local outfitters
- Yellowstone Trail RV Park18 mi away
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