Headquarters National Recreation Trail
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Albany County, WY
Out-and-back trail in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Albany County, WY. Snowshoeing, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 466 ft (142 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 25 min
- High point
- 8,855 ft (2,699 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Headquarters National Recreation Trail
How long is Headquarters National Recreation Trail?
Headquarters National Recreation Trail is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 25 min. It climbs 466 ft (142 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,855 ft (2,699 m).
How hard is Headquarters National Recreation Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Headquarters National Recreation Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Headquarters National Recreation Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Headquarters National Recreation Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (39% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Headquarters National Recreation Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Headquarters National Recreation Trail?
Best for Snowshoeing. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses.
Is this a good week for Headquarters National Recreation Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Miner's Loop Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Hard · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- B Loop Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Hard · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Death Crotch Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Moderate · 3.2 mi (5.2 km)
- Hideout Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
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