Near Pole Creek Trail
Photographers Point Titcomb Basin trail
Near Pole Creek Trail
View north from Photographers Point.
Near Pole Creek Trail
Fremont Peak, 13,745 feet., is the massive mountain, center right, as seen looking north from Photographers Point along Pole Creek Trail.
Near Pole Creek Trail
Campground at the trailhead.
Near Pole Creek Trail
First mile.

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Hike Trail

Pole Creek Trail

4.0 (3 Ratings)
A steady trail through lodgepole pines with a gradual incline toward views of the Wind River Range.
9.5
mi
Distance
1,368
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.5mi
Distance
1,368ft
Elevation Gain
955ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
10,426ft
High Point
9,334ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the Elkhart Park Trailhead, follow the Pole Creek Trail alongside Faler Creek headed east/southeast. Continuing gradually uphill through dense pine forest, the trail will bend toward the north. As the forest begins to thin out, look for exciting views of the Wind River Range to the north. After passing Miller Lake, continue on toward Photographers Point. Here you'll find the first panoramic view of the range, and it's lakes and waterways below. This is a great spot for lunch. Pressing on, follow the posted signage for Pole Creek Trail as it continues east past the fork with Sweeny Creek and away from the Seneca Lake Trail.

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Contributors
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