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Wyoming
Thorofare-South Boundary Cutoff Trail
1.1 mi
Distance
104 ft
Gain
23 min
Time
Conditions: Clear
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Clear, high 70°F / low 35°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
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Thorofare-South Boundary Cutoff Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 104 ft
- Elevation loss
- 104 ft
- Highest point
- 7,889 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,855 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
This short out-and-back trail in Wyoming's Thorofare region offers a quick backcountry connector experience through remote high-country terrain. The cutoff provides access between major trail systems in one of the state's most pristine wilderness areas, traversing typical subalpine meadows and forest. Perfect for backpackers looking to optimize their route or day hikers seeking a taste of the Thorofare's solitude.
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