Wyoming · Hiking

Little Devil's Basin

4.9 mi
round trip
1,080 ft
climb
9,137 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Aug
best months

Is Little Devil's Basin 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.

Little Devil's Basin is a moderate out-and-back hike in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest, within the Pinedale Ranger District. The trail is about 4.9 miles long, with an elevation gain of 1,080 feet, taking you from a low point of about 8,048 feet to a high of about 9,137 feet. The Forest Service manages the land. The route is natural-surface and open to both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. The trail is typically open from May 1 through October 31. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Darwin run to highs around 72°F in July, with lows near 35°F. That station sits about 950 feet lower than the basin's high point, so temperatures up top run cooler. Nearby, Devil's Basin is about 4.2 miles away, and Dude Creek Trail is about 4.6 miles off. South Fork Fish Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 2.1 miles away. Green Creek Camping Area is about 7.7 miles away for an overnight stay.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Little Devil's Basin

    Best months: June–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      26° / -6°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      29° / -4°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 5°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      43° / 16°

      10 wet

    5. May

      54° / 26°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      64° / 32°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      72° / 35°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      71° / 34°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      62° / 28°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      48° / 19°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      35° / 6°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      25° / -5°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Darwin Rch, WY, 9.2 mi away at 8,190 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.