Way Trail
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 306 ft
- climb
- 8,664 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Jun–Aug
- best months
Is Way 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.
Way Trail is an easy out-and-back hike in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest, within the Greys River Ranger District. The trail is about 1.7 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 306 feet, and it rises from a low point of 8,376 feet to a high of 8,664 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 77°F with lows near 36°F, and snow is common from November through April. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. Mink Creek and Upper Mink Creek are both within about 2 miles. The Old Wyoming Peak Trail is about 2.8 miles away, and La Barge Guard Station offers camping about 4 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Greys River Cove44 mi away
- Yellowstone Trail RV Park46 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jun–Aug
Best time to visit Way Trail
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.
Jan
25° / -7°
9 wet · 8 snow
Feb
28° / -6°
8 wet · 7 snow
Mar
37° / 4°
8 wet · 6 snow
Apr
47° / 16°
7 wet · 4 snow
May
59° / 25°
9 wet · 2 snow
Jun
68° / 32°
8 wet
Jul
77° / 36°
7 wet
Aug
76° / 33°
7 wet
Sep
67° / 26°
8 wet
Oct
53° / 16°
6 wet · 2 snow
Nov
38° / 6°
7 wet · 5 snow
Dec
26° / -5°
9 wet · 8 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Daniel Fish Hatchery, WY, 38.1 mi away at 7,341 ft. The station sits about 1,300 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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