2004Wyoming

Quick Notes

1. May 10 is cut off for receiving a deposit refund for cancellations. After that refunds are lost unless we can find a replacement.

2. Planning meeting to be held at John Mullinax's house on May 23 at 3:00 - dogs, burgers, beer and soft drinks served for the hungry and thirsty. You should have gotten directions by e-mail - if not contact, John at johnm@mindspring.com Attendance expected so far is John M., Rick J., Jeremiah J., Grady M., Stith S. Note: Bring any gear you think will be shared by your sub-group or the entire party. We sill weigh, assign, and allocate weight to individual campers. The allocated weight subtracts from the 65 lbs. allowed for each camper to be packed in.

The following is a list of potential hikers, campers, fishermen:

Certain In - for trip on August 14 - 22 (outfitter has allocated 15 slots and received deposits for 12. Sent letter on 5/9/04 to advise him we have cut back to 13 and have sent him the remaining 1 deposit. Wade, Charlie and G.W. had to back out and have been sent their refund on their deposit [checks sent to Wade and GW for GW and Charlie].)

You can visualize this trip as having three components:

1. Two one night stays at Tim's DC Bar Guest Ranch on each end of the trip. Both are Saturday nights and will feature a near gourmet evening meal and a hearty breakfast.

2. The Drop Camp. After an early Sunday morning breakfast we will take all vehicles to the trailhead at Green River Lakes. There, Tim will have his wranglers and stock ready to pack and ride. Horseback to Slide Lake where we camp and day hike Sunday, Monday and Tuesday then return to lower Green River Lake campground on Wednesday.

3. Thursday, and Friday we can explore the area around Green River Lakes campground. A couple of day hikes with fishing in the feeding creeks and in the river itself as well as hikes to a couple of water falls and a natural bridge are available. Saturday we would return to Tim's ranch for a stay that night before returning to each of our origins. Pinedale Ranger District. To call with questions 1 - (307) 367-4326

Green River Lakes

The northernmost of the Bridger Wilderness trailheads is located just off the northwest shore of Lower Green River Lake. It offers two large parking areas for backpackers and equestrians, corrals, potable water and toilet facilities. The trailhead is adjacent to the Green River Lakes Campground. Access is provided to the Highline Trail, which is part of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, the Clear Creek Trail, Roaring Fork Trail and Porcupine Creek Trail. To reach the trailhead from Pinedale, drive 7 miles west on US Highway 191, turn right (north) on Wyoming Highway 352 and drive north to the National Forest boundary where the pavement ends (about 30 miles). Continue north on Forest Road 600, staying on the right side of the river. After 17 miles the road terminates at the campground and trailhead.

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1.) Looking upstream from Green River Lakes, the Green river and Square Top mountain are seen in the back ground. The trail head starts here.	2.) On the East side of Green River Lake is the trail that leads to Clear Creek. Above Clear Creek falls and in the Clear Creek Valley, enters Slide Creek. We take the Slide Creek trail upstream increasing altitude as we go.
	4.) Flat Top mountain, seen here, is not the same mountain as Square Top in the picture above left. Slide Creek enters Clear Creek from the right.
3.) Foot log crossing Clear Creek to get to Slide Creek trail
5.) The long rock slide on Slide Creek	6.) After about a 6 or 7 mile horseback ride we reach Slide Lake where we camp Sun., Mon., and Tue. nights returning to Green Lake campground on Wednesday.


7.) Fishing at Slide Lake	8.) Looking up the Slide creek drainage, to left of Lost Eagle Peak, is the route to Popcorn Glacier. About a 5 mile hike hopping boulders.
9. ) Glacier Area- These glaciers feed Baker Lake, seen in the picture, which in turn feeds Slide Creek. Tim said the glaciers are reachable but the rout is fairly difficult. There is no trail. The likely rout is following the Slide Creek drainage up to Baker Lake.
10.) Another day hike from Slide Lake is to follow Tree Route up to a saddle between Lost Eagle Peak and White Rock. The high elevation saddle presents an excellent viewing and photo point as it overlooks the Green River Valley and mountain peaks beyond.
11.) Panoramic views from the Saddle and White Rock

12.) After returning to Green River Lakes campground from Slide Lake there are numerous day hike and fishing possibilities. One is a hike up to the Clear Creek Natural Bridge, passing Clear Creek Falls on the way. On the return rout the trail on the west side of the lower Green River Lake can be taken for variety. Clear Creek Falls

	Clear Creek Natural Bridge above and below
Clear Creek Canyon
*Click the TOPO and aerial photos below to see an enlarged image.*
Overview of camping and points of interest	Closer view of camping areas
Point "A" is the lower Green River Lake campsite area. Point "B" is Slide Lake where we do the drop pack camping.
Even Closer view of camping area	Larger view showing relation to Tim's ranch

Alternate TOPO view	Another close up view of camping areas

Quick Notes

The following is a list of potential hikers, campers, fishermen:

Deposit received - cancelled and refunded

Assumed Out (either have responded "don't know yet" or no response at all)

Certain Out (responded they were out)

Rough Cost

Some Flight Information

Driving Directions

You can visualize this trip as having three components:

Green River Lakes