Little Sandy
- 4.1 mi
- round trip
- 234 ft
- climb
- 9,162 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Jun–Aug
- best months
Is Little Sandy 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 Sandy is a moderate out-and-back hike of about 4 miles in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest, within the Pinedale Ranger District. The trail runs on natural surface, and the Forest Service manages the land. The route gains about 230 feet, with the low point at 8,939 feet and the high at 9,162 feet. Horses are allowed, and bikes are not, so plan on going on foot or with a horse if you're riding. The trail is open from May through October, and the parking area is known as Little Sandy Trailhead. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in South Pass City show July highs around 78°F and lows near 41°F. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. Blucher Creek Campground lies about 2 miles away. Sweetwater Gap and Sweetwater Guard Station Campground are both within 5 miles, and the Christina Pass hike is just over 5 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Yellowstone Trail RV Park42 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jun–Aug
Best time to visit Little Sandy
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.
Jan
28° / 2°
Feb
29° / 4°
Mar
38° / 12°
Apr
47° / 19°
May
59° / 28°
Jun
70° / 35°
Jul
78° / 41°
Aug
77° / 38°
Sep
67° / 31°
Oct
53° / 23°
Nov
37° / 12°
Dec
28° / 3°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at South Pass City, WY, 19.8 mi away at 7,840 ft. The station sits about 1,300 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.
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