New Fork Trailhead Location Map: See below for detailed trailhead information.
New Fork Trailhead
Wind River Range Trailhead Details
The New Fork Lakes Trailhead accesses good mountain stream fishing and a relatively mild approach deep into the northern Wind River Range.
New Fork Trailhead Description
The New Fork Lakes and surroundings forest and rocky canyon walls are beautiful. Furthermore, the New Fork Trailhead accesses good mountain stream fishing and a relatively mild approach deep into the central Wind River Range.
The trailhead is approximately 24 miles north of Pinedale via highway 352 and about 4 miles of good gravel road. This is a medium-use area at an elevation of 7,800'. Two National Forest Campgrounds are located near the trailhead. There is a small parking area at the trailhead for wilderness travelers with drinking water, corrals and hitch rails.
The Narrows Campground also has a volunteer Campground Host who can provide more information on current conditions in the area. This area suffered a wildfire in 2008, so expect to see some charred trees in the beginning.
Trailhead Provides Access To
New Fork Trailhead provides access to the northern Wind River Range and Bridger Wilderness including:
- Popular Trails and/or Day Hikes Accessed:
- Northern section of the Continental Divide Scenic Trail
- New Fork Canyon
- New Fork Park
- Palmer Canyon
- Popular Lakes Accessed:
- New Fork Lakes
- Lozier Lakes
- No Name Lakes
- Popular Peaks Accessed:
- Doubletop Mountain
- Dome Peak (often described as the "China Wall")
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
Northern Wind River Range, 24 miles north of Pinedale, Wyoming.
- Elevation
7,890 Feet
- Season
End of May thru mid October
- Traffic Usage
Medium-use Trailhead
- Official Forest Service Link
- Managing Ranger District