Francis Lake
- 4.7 mi
- round trip
- 441 ft
- climb
- 9,869 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Francis 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.
Francis Lake is an easy out-and-back 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 trail is about 4.7 miles long, with a one-way climb of 441 feet from a low point of 9,285 feet to a high of 9,869 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, so it works well for riders. Bikes are not permitted. Donald Lake and Highline are both within about 2 miles, and Boulter Lake is close by as well. For an overnight stay, Big Sandy Campground sits about 3.8 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Yellowstone Trail RV Park31 mi away
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