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A scenic trail past lakes and meadows to a pass on the crest of the Wind River Range.


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Map Key

4.1

Miles

6.6

KM

Point to Point

11,042' 3,365 m

High

10,364' 3,159 m

Low

825' 252 m

Up

331' 101 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

26%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Lake · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall

Description

The trail starts at the junction a junction of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT). The trail to Indian Pass heads northeast from this junction towards Island Lake. The trail passes rolling terrain around meadows and small ponds. The views of the core Wind River peaks start to open up.

After a couple miles, the trail descends into Island Lakes. There is a nice viewpoint part of the way down to Island lake which presents a nice place to stop and take in the great views of Island Lake, the wall of peaks (Fremont, Sacagawea, and Helen) east of Titcomb Basin, and other peaks to the north.

The trail to Indian Pass continues around the southeastern side of the lake. An unnamed trail ascends steeply at the inlet up to a lake above. Stay left and continue around Island Lake.

The trail gently ascends through beautiful meadows and past many small lakes on the way to Indian Pass. At one mile from Island Lake, the trail splits. The left fork leads to Titcomb Basin, a popular destination for many backpackers and climbers. The right fork leads to Indian Basin and Indian Pass. Many people camp at one of the numerous campsites on the trail to Indian Basin and then spend the day in Titcomb Basin.

The trail crosses many small streams as it switchbacks up to Indian Basin. The trail crests and descends past the outlet of the Indian Basin Lakes. The trail flattens as you pass the lakes on the way up to Indian Pass. Many people will stop here to camp on their way up to Fremont Peak.

After leaving the basin, the trail starts to ascend steeply through boulder fields to Indian Pass. From Indian Pass, the views open up to the east and along the crest of the Wind River Range. This is a beautiful place to stop and take a break before heading back down the way you came.

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Sarah Baker

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Photos

Near Island Lake in the Wind River Range
Dec 27, 2021 near Pinedale, WY
One of many small lakes along the Titcomb Basin trail.
Oct 14, 2016 near Pinedale, WY
Island Lake, the evening after a cold, windy, snowy early September storm.
Sep 18, 2020 near Pinedale, WY
Crossing the stream at the Indian Basin Trail junction.
Oct 14, 2016 near Pinedale, WY
A nice place to stop before descending to Island Lake with a view into Titcomb Basin.
Oct 14, 2016 near Pinedale, WY
Dropping in towards Island Lake.
Oct 14, 2016 near Pinedale, WY

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