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Wyoming

Exum

0.5 mi

Distance

41 ft

Gain

12 min

Time

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Quick trip — under 2 mi

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Elevation & route

Distance: 0.5 mi
Elevation gain: 41 ft
Elevation loss: 41 ft
Highest point: 6,811 ft
Lowest point: 6,784 ft

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Managing agency: National Park Service

About this trail

The Exum Trail is a short out-and-back hike in Wyoming's Exum area, perfect for hikers seeking a quick alpine adventure. This brief trail offers an accessible way to experience the high-country terrain characteristic of the region, with straightforward hiking on a well-defined path.

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