Middle Piney Lake Trailhead Location Map: See below for detailed trailhead information.
Middle Piney Lake Trailhead
Wyoming Range Trailhead Details
The Middle Piney Lake Trailhead leads to one of the most scenic areas in the Wyoming Range: upper Middle Piney Creek and Wyoming Peak.
Middle Piney Lake Trailhead Description
The Middle Piney Lake Trailhead leads to one of the most scenic areas in the Wyoming Range: upper Middle Piney Creek and Wyoming Peak. A historic lookout cabin on the summit of Wyoming Peak offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges.
This trail meets up with the Wyoming Range National Recreation Trail after passing a beautiful waterfall. Access road is single lane gravel surface with turn outs, and low-clearance vehicles are not advised.
The trailhead is located at Middle Piney Lake next to the campground. The Middle Piney Lake Campground has 5 sites and restroom facilities that can accommodate persons with disabilities.
Trailhead Provides Access To
Middle Piney Lake Trailhead provides access to the central Wyoming Mountain Range including:
- Popular Trails and/or Destinations Accessed:
- Wyoming Range National Recreation Trail
- Upper Middle Piney Creek
- Wohelo Falls
- Popular Lakes Accessed:
- Middle Piney Lake
- Popular Peaks Accessed:
- Wyoming Peak (highest peak in the Wyoming Range)
Trailhead Precautions
Trails can climb to over 10,000 feet. Be aware of the effects of altitude sickness and how to treat them.Bridger-Teton National Forest Reminders
- Practice good campfire safety and make sure the fire is completely out before leaving your camping site.
- Be familiar with food storage requirements when camping.
- Organized groups and recreational livestock users are required to have a Bridger Wilderness Permit.
- Come prepared with mosquito face nets, repellent, bear spray, and first aid kit.
- Mountain Range
- Location
Located in the southern Wyoming Mountain Range, at the outlet of Middle Piney Lake.
- Elevation
8,880 Feet
- Season
Mid June thru September
- Traffic Usage
Low-use Trailhead
- Official Forest Service Link
- Managing Ranger District