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Wyoming
Wrangler Lake Trail
2.4 mi
Distance
272 ft
Gain
56 min
Time
Conditions: Clear
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Observed 13 h ago
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Clear, high 68°F / low 31°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for hike
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Wrangler Lake Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 272 ft
- Elevation loss
- 272 ft
- Highest point
- 7,869 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,714 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Wrangler Lake Trail is a scenic 2.42-mile out-and-back hike in Wyoming that leads to an alpine lake nestled in the high country. This relatively short trail offers hikers an accessible way to experience mountain lake scenery with moderate elevation gain through forested terrain.
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