Wyoming · Hiking · Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness

Farley Lake Loop

11.9 mi
loop
661 ft
climb
9,754 ft
high point
Loop
route

Is Farley Lake Loop open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Custer Gallatin National Forest. It doesn't name Farley Lake Loop, so check the source for the area it covers (14 listed).

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

Farley Lake Loop is a 12-mile loop in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, part of the Gardiner Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Wyoming. The trail climbs from about 8,600 feet to roughly 9,750 feet, with a total elevation gain of 661 feet, and it is rated hard. The route is a natural-surface loop, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. Plan on about 4.5 hours for the trip. Lake Reno Trail and Big Moose Lake Trail both lie about 1.4 miles away. Lily Lake Campground and Crazy Creek Campground are within about 5 miles.

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