Wyoming Range Trail - Section M

Wyoming Range Trail – Section M is a short, remote high-crest piece of the Wyoming Range National Recreation Trail. It follows rugged alpine terrain where the tread can be hard to locate and routefinding needs to be deliberate rather than casual.

Expect this section to track high elevation at or near the 9,000-foot contour, so plan around thin, seasonal drainages and limited reliable surface water. Pack in enough water for the distance between reliable options, or be ready to depend on snowmelt/drainage timing.

Terrain character is wilderness-simple but navigation-demanding: long stretches can be tundra or meadows where marks fade or disappear. Carry a physical map and/or GPS track and plan to follow your chosen line closely rather than relying on continuous tread.

Seasonal access is generally best in mid-summer through early fall (July through September). Earlier in the year can mean lingering snow or very muddy conditions, while later-season weather variability is common at this elevation.

Management and use context: this segment sits in Bridger-Teton National Forest and is part of the Wyoming Range National Recreation Trail system, which is designed for hikers and other non-motorized backcountry use. Water availability, marking, and service presence are minimal along the corridor.

Wildlife context matters on this high-country traverse. The Wyoming Range is in the southern margin of grizzly bear habitat, so run bear-safe practices and carry bear spray if you travel with that preparedness in mind.

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