Wyoming · Hiking · Bridger Wilderness

New Fork

21.7 mi
loop
3,199 ft
climb
10,706 ft
high point
Loop
route

Is New Fork 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.

New Fork is a hard hike of about 21.7 miles in a loop, with a total elevation gain of about 3,200 feet. The route starts and ends at roughly 7,800 feet, rising to about 10,700 feet at its high point. The trail lies within the Bridger Wilderness, part of the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which the Forest Service manages. The trail surface is natural, and horses are allowed. The most comfortable stretch for a visit is summer, when July and August typically reach the mid-70s °F at a nearby weather station. Winter is harsh, with typical averages in the teens. Clark Creek is about 1.3 miles away, and the New Fork Park climbing area is about 3.3 miles off. The Lost Camp Trail and Shirley Lake are both about 5 miles away.

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