Prater-Murphy
- 6.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,987 ft
- climb
- 9,423 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Prater-Murphy 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.
Prater-Murphy is a hard hike in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest, within the Greys River Ranger District. It is an out-and-back route of about 6.8 miles, with a high point of 9,423 feet and a low of 7,403 feet. The climb totals about 1,987 feet one way. The trail is open from May 1 through October 31, and the Forest Service manages the land. The route is natural-surfaced, and both horses and bikes are allowed. Nearby hikes include Valley View and 3052 Maple Trail, each about a mile away, and Vista-Prator at about 1.5 miles. For an overnight stay, Murphy Creek Campground is about 7.4 miles away.
- Valley ViewHiking1 mi
- 3052 Maple TrailHiking1 mi
- Vista-PratorHiking1.5 mi
- Cedar CreekHiking2.1 mi
- Deer Creek Cabin (wy)Camping7.4 mi
- Murphy Creek CampgroundCamping7.4 mi
- Lynx Creek Picnic AreaCamping8.3 mi
- Moose Flat CampgroundCamping8.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Valley ViewHiking · ~2 min drive
- Cedar CreekHiking · ~4 min drive
- Hotfoot CreekHiking · ~13 min drive
- OLD MURPHY CONNECTOR TRAILHiking · ~17 min drive
- 3052 Maple TrailHiking · ~2 min drive
- Lost CreekHiking · ~7 min drive
- JENSEN CREEKHiking · ~16 min drive
- Vista-PratorHiking · ~3 min drive
- North Fork Murphy CreekHiking · ~11 min drive
- South Fork Smith CanyonHiking · ~18 min drive
