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Slide Lake

Northern Wind River Mountains, Above Green River Lakes

Slide Lake is nestled between Lost Eagle Peak and the well known Flat Top Mountain in Wyoming?s Wind River Mountain Range. The Lake is due east of Upper Green River Lake in the Northern section of the Bridger Wilderness. Due to Slide Lake?s beautiful views and great full day hike potential, this area is a popular destination.

The Trail to Slide Lake

To reach Slide Lake, start at the Green River Lakes Trailhead. Follow the trail along the northeastern side of the lake heading southeast. After passing the lake, the trail will fork at Clear Creek. Take the left fork and pass Clear Creek Falls. Continue past the falls until the trail forks again. This time bear to the right and cross a foot bridge over Clear Creek. Cross a meadow and begin ascending through timber. The trail switch-backs along Slide Creek and often allows a glimpse of a cascade. As you near the lake you will pass Fish Bowl Springs. Fish Bowl Springs is a very unique spring that is the size of a small swimming pool teeming with brook trout. Fish Bowl Springs is an excellent place to take a break as you have just climbed about 1300 vertical feet in elevation. Continue on just a little further to the lake. Slide Lake is great for a full day hike. A hearty individual should have no problem getting in and out in a day, especially since the way out is almost all downhill.

Fishing at Slide Lake

Slide Lake offers excellent fishing. Brook trout and cutthroats will be the most common catch. There is also great fishing in the Green River and Green River Lakes. The species will be more diverse in these bodies of water, ranging from white fish and suckers to nearly every kind of trout except golden.

Camping at Slide Lake

Breathtaking views of Flat Top Mountain on your left and Lost Eagle Peak on your right await you at Slide Lake. The lake offers good fishing and has good camping sites on the north shore. If you are going to camp, please camp in an already established site to minimize impact. The same goes for fire rings.

If you do decide to camp, there are a few precautions you should take. The Upper Green River area of the Wind River Mountain Range is home to a vast assortment of wildlife. On your hike you can expect to see mule deer, elk, moose, antelope, big horn sheep, coyotes, wolves, and yes…bears. Both species of bears, Black and Grizzly, are found in this area. In fact, if you are going to see a Grizzly in the Wind River Mountains it will most likely be in the Green River Lakes area. The Pinedale Ranger District will have current reports on any bear activity in the area and also have bear-proof food storage containers for rent. Carrying a can of bear repellent is a good idea. Make sure to keep a clean camp and bear-proof storage is required.