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Thorofare Trailhead (6K2)

Thorofare Trailhead (6K2)Photo: NPS / public domain
Jun–Aug
best months

Is Thorofare Trailhead (6K2) 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.

This is a remote trailhead at the eastern boundary of the park that is not accessible by road. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trail within the park: Thorofare Trail Hawk's Lake Trail Thorofare–South Boundary Cutoff Trail

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · Mountain Creek Trail · Hawk's Lake Trail · Hawks Rest Trailhead (6K5)
  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Thorofare Trailhead (6K2)

    Best months: June–August. 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

      30° / 4°

    2. Feb

      32° / 6°

    3. Mar

      39° / 11°

    4. Apr

      47° / 22°

    5. May

      57° / 30°

    6. Jun

      67° / 35°

    7. Jul

      78° / 39°

    8. Aug

      77° / 37°

    9. Sep

      67° / 31°

    10. Oct

      51° / 23°

    11. Nov

      37° / 13°

    12. Dec

      28° / 5°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yellowstone Np E Ent, WY, 24.8 mi away at 6,954 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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