Wyoming · Hiking · Near Jackson

Putt - Putt Trail

8.9 mi
round trip
696 ft
climb
7,063 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Putt - Putt Trail 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.

Putt - Putt Trail is a hard hike in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest, within the Jackson Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back of about 8.9 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 696 feet, starting at a low point of about 6,338 feet and reaching a high of about 7,063 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open from May 1 to October 31. The trail is a natural-surface route that allows both horses and bikes. The trailhead is at Cache Creek Trailhead, and the surrounding area is a cluster of short hikes. Nelson Knoll Trail lies just 0.1 mile away, and Crystal Butte and Jack's Trail are within half a mile. For an overnight stay, Curtis Canyon Campground is about 4.8 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    The Virginian RV Park

    Campground

    Campground · 1.9 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Wilcox Gallery

    Gallery

    In town

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Putt - Putt Trail

    Best months: May–September. 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°

      12 wet · 11 snow

    2. Feb

      30° / 9°

      10 wet · 8 snow

    3. Mar

      40° / 18°

      9 wet · 6 snow

    4. Apr

      50° / 26°

      9 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      60° / 32°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      70° / 38°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 41°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 40°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 33°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 25°

      9 wet · 2 snow

    11. Nov

      38° / 16°

      10 wet · 6 snow

    12. Dec

      26° / 7°

      13 wet · 11 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jackson, WY, 1.3 mi away at 6,210 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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