Wind River Highline
Wind River Range, Wyoming
- Distance
- 79.3 km
- Elev. gain
- 2,375 m
- Start
- Big Sandy
- Finish
- Trail Lakes
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
Water sources
- Boulter Lake
- Marms Lake
Summits & passes
- Halls Butte
Hazards
- Hat Pass
Recorded hazards
Danger
Grizzly bear country
Designated grizzly habitat; food storage regulations apply backcountry-wide
Caution
Early-season high water fords
Early season brings high stream crossings, mud, and downed trees
Caution
Snow and fast-building storms
Snow possible any day of year; afternoon thunderstorms build quickly
These are documented hazards, not a current conditions report. Check with the land manager before you go.
Common questions
- How long is the Wind River Highline?
- The Wind River Highline is 79.3 km (49.3 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Wind River Highline have?
- The Wind River Highline has about 2,375 m (7,792 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Wind River Highline start and finish?
- The Wind River Highline runs between Big Sandy and Trail Lakes.
- Is there water on the Wind River Highline?
- Far's catalog records 2 mapped water sources along the Wind River Highline, including Boulter Lake and Marms Lake. Seasonal flow varies and mapped sources can run dry — check current conditions with the land manager before relying on any of them.
- What hazards are recorded on the Wind River Highline?
- Far records 3 sourced hazards on the Wind River Highline: Grizzly bear country, Early-season high water fords and Snow and fast-building storms. Each is cited to the source that published it. Conditions change — this is not a current conditions report.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap79.3 km
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on July 23, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.