Shelf Lakes Trail
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Albany County, WY
Out-and-back trail in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Albany County, WY. Hiking, Horseback riding, Mountain biking, & Walking.
- Distance
- 2.6 mi (4.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 233 ft (71 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr
- High point
- 10,997 ft (3,352 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Shelf Lakes Trail
How long is Shelf Lakes Trail?
Shelf Lakes Trail is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr. It climbs 233 ft (71 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,997 ft (3,352 m).
How hard is Shelf Lakes Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Shelf Lakes Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Can you bring a dog on Shelf Lakes Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Shelf Lakes Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking, Walking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Shelf Lakes 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.
Trails near Shelf Lakes Trail
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- Miners Cabin Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
- Deep Lake Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Moderate · 3.8 mi (6.2 km)
- Dipper Lake Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Lakes Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
- Quealy Lake Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Moderate · 5.3 mi (8.6 km)
- Lost-Glacier Lakes Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Hard · 7 mi (11.2 km)
- Fishermen's Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
More hikes in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap