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Six Lakes Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A short, final ascent to six beautiful backcountry lakes with views and camping opportunities abound.
1.6
mi
Distance
260
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedLakeLess CrowdedRiver/CreekSwimmingViews
Access Issues
See the USFS site for the Gros Ventre Regulations.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.65mi
Distance
260ft
Elevation Gain
237ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
9,487ft
High Point
9,260ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
What makes The Six Lakes so appealing, like much of the Gros Ventre Wilderness, is that there's no easy way to get there. If you decide to make the trek from Crystal Creek Trail #4021 to Jagg Creek Trail #4084, you're looking at a ten-mile, one-way hike. These lakes make for a great reward. There are a number of game trails in these parts, which can make for tricky route-finding and should also punctuate the necessity of bear awareness and all related precautions.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Zander Gopfert