Hams Fork Ridge
- 3.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,518 ft
- climb
- 8,645 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is HAMS FORK RIDGE open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Bridger-Teton National Forest.
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Hams Fork Ridge is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Kemmerer Ranger District of Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 7.5 miles long, with a total climb of roughly 1,500 feet, and the high point reaches about 8,645 feet. The trail starts at about 8,482 feet and ends at the same elevation, so the climb is roughly 750 feet one way. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.4 miles in, where the grade reaches about 11 percent. The climb is steady rather than a single push, so it's a good choice for a day on foot rather than a single, intense effort. Hams Fork Campground sits about 3.5 miles away, and the Hams Fork Area offers river fishing about 3.4 miles off. The Big Park Loop hike is about 3.3 miles away, and the Hams Fork-Red Park hike is about 4.3 miles away.
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