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RT route from Leidy Lake up a 2-track to the saddle and then onto singletrack to the top of Mount Leidy.


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3.9

Miles

6.2

KM

Out and Back

10,295' 3,138 m

High

8,733' 2,662 m

Low

1,564' 477 m

Up

1,557' 474 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (9°)

65%

Max Grade (33°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Geological Significance · Lake · Views · Wildflowers

Overview

Start out at a beautiful lake, climb a two track to a saddle with other trail options, and then take a steep singletrack to the top of Mount Leidy for spectacular views of the Teton Range and 360 views.

Need to Know

FS routes in were in good condition in mid-Jul 2023. Road does get rockier as you get closer to Leidy Lake, but still 2WD. Past the lake you'll likely want higher clearance, but is still driveble to the saddle.

Lots of bugs near Leidy Lake. We wanted to picnic after the hike, but didn't want to deal with the bugs so found another spot.

Trail has some shaded sections on the slopes of Leidy but road to saddle is sunny.

Description

Parked at the west side of Leidy Lake at an obvious dispersed camping spot (many in the area). FS road is in good but rocky condition to the saddle (where you'll find access to Aspen Trail). We could have driven up to the saddle but decided to hike the ~1.25 miles to warm up our legs before starting the steep ascent up Leidy. Tons of wildflowers.

Standing on the saddle / road end - you'll see a social trail / worn path leading up one of the flanks of Leidy. Follow it up. You'll mostly stay left (west) of the drainage feature, but there are a few "choose your own adventure" paths depending on your footing preferences and some small downed trees. Trail becomes more visible after the wildflowers and the first steep section. There are a few narrow areas where you're crossing between features and picking your way between and around trees, but the path remains wide enough that you don't feel exposed.

Views are amazing most of the way up - lots of excuses to stop and gaze around. There is a false summit, but you won't be disappointed when you get there. Views are great and the real summit and USGS marker is visible and close.

Watch your footing on the way down - we love our trekking poles.

Flora & Fauna

Tons of wildflowers - lupine, sticky geranium, columbine, paintbrush, phlox, mountain bluebells, arrow leaf balsam root, and much more
Lots of birds - northern flicker, jay, sparrows, swallows,

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Dawn C

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Photos

Happy pups at the true summit of Mount Leidy.
Jul 27, 2023 near Colter…, WY
On the two-track / road looking back at the parking / camping next to Leidy Lake.
Jul 27, 2023 near Colter…, WY
Headed back down the trail looking toward Leidy Lake.
Jul 27, 2023 near Colter…, WY
Looking back down the trail.
Jul 27, 2023 near Colter…, WY
At the saddle looking toward the singletrack leading up the flank of Mount Leidy.
Jul 27, 2023 near Colter…, WY

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