Wyoming · Hiking

Hardpan Lake

20.4 mi
round trip
4,879 ft
climb
10,324 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 10 h ago

Is Hardpan Lake open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Shoshone National Forest.

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

Hardpan Lake is a hard hike in Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest, within the Wapiti Ranger District. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 6,874 feet to 10,324 feet, a total gain of 4,879 feet over a distance of about 20.4 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is accessible and allows horses. The trail is open year-round, and its natural surface makes it a straightforward route for those who plan ahead. The climb is long and steep, so expect a full day on foot. Nearby, Table Mountain is about 3.3 miles away, and the Houlihan Loop Trail and Bobcat Cr Trail are each about 5.7 miles off. Bobcat-Houlihan Campground sits about 5.8 miles away.