Trail Overview

Toppings Lake Trail is a fun short loop of 7 miles that will require a high-clearance 4x4 with aired-down tires. The Brush Creek 30315 is the narrowest, most technical portion that may cause some pinstriping on a full-size vehicle, but most narrow sections can be negotiated carefully. It is recommended to start the route from the Spread Creek dispersed camping side to allow incredible views descending upon Toppings Lake 30310 of the Grand Tetons. This route has accessible dispersed camping from either the Spread Creek side or Toppings Lake.

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Difficulty

Most of this route is easy with the exception of The Brush Creek 30315 portion. It's the narrowest, most technical section that may cause some pinstriping on a full-size vehicle, but most narrow sections can be negotiated carefully.

Technical Rating

John Molitor

Aug 02, 2025

Open

lots of people camping in random places

Paul @MyDirtyHummer

Jun 12, 2025

Open

a lot of nice dispersed camp spots. many spots are accessible to larger fifth wheels trailers etc, further up the trail accessible to tents, rooftop rigs, purpose built off-road trailers etc. Fire pits, bear boxes. vault toilets down near the highway.

ALLEN ROMERO

May 28, 2025

Open

Chris & Jessy Munch

May 05, 2025

Open

A sign with a cones said it’s closed, heard chainsaws. Probably to early yet, closed right at the bathrooms

Darren Gwaltney

Nov 13, 2024

Open

Garrett Alton

Aug 02, 2024

Open

Northern section is narrow and will pinstripe a truck. SxS manages it nicely

Domenic Colavito

Jun 28, 2024

Open

Trail was open, a little steep at some parts but otherwise clear.

Chadwick Brubaker

May 31, 2024

Open

Shawn M

Jul 03, 2023

Open

Doerte Mahanay

Jan 29, 2023

Open