Wagonwheel Lake Trail

Wagonwheel Lake

Notices
Description
Trail Conditions
Camping
Special Concerns
Safety
Map

 

Notices:

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Description

Ecosystem Type: Montane forest, subalpine forest
Trail Tread Types: Primitive
General Elevation Trend: Steep
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 2.8 miles
Elevation Change: 785 feet to 4,150 feet
Best Season: July through October
Stock: Closed to stock

 

Camping
Food Storage Method: Bear canisters are required.
Location and sites: Wagonwheel Lake
Toilet Facilities: No toilets. Bury waste 6-8" deep and 200 feet from water sources and campsites.
Water Source: Wagonwheel Lake and outlet stream. Always boil, filter, or chemically treat your drinking water to prevent getting Giardia.

 

Special Concerns

Leave No Trace: Practice Leave No Trace during your stay to help protect park resources and vegetation. Camp on bare ground sites or on river bars.
Campfires: Prohibited at Wagonwheel Lake and elsewhere above 3,500 feet.
Wildlife Precautions: Learn how to properly secure your food to protect bears and yourself.
Safety: When traveling on snow, bring an ice axe and know how to use it.

 

Trail Conditions