Shafer Creek

Shafer Creek is a hard hike in the Kemmerer Ranger District of Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming. The route is an out-and-back of about 8.3 miles, with an elevation gain of about 1,147 feet. It starts at the Absaroka Ridge Trailhead, which is open from about May 1 to October 31, and it is managed by the Forest Service. The trail is a natural-surface route that allows both horses and bikes. The trip climbs from a low point of about 7,816 feet to a high of about 9,109 feet. It's a long and steady rise, and the route is rated hard, so plan for time on the trail and pace yourself. Scaler Guard Station, a campground about 1.5 miles away, is the closest place to camp. Graham Peak and South Labarge are both hikes about 2.7 miles from the trail, and the Lander Cutoff National Historic Trail lies roughly 4.8 miles away.