Scab Creek
- 16.5 mi
- round trip
- 768 ft
- climb
- 10,117 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Scab Creek 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.
Scab Creek is a 16.5-mile out-and-back hike in Wyoming's Bridger Wilderness, within the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The trail climbs from a low point of 9,393 feet to a high of 10,117 feet, with a total elevation gain of 768 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is rated hard. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but bikes are not permitted. The open season runs from May 1 to October 31. The Basin Trail and Sage Trail both lie within about 2 miles. Small Vehicle Campground is about 3.8 miles away, and Boulder Lake Campground is about 7 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Yellowstone Trail RV Park20 mi away
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