Heart Lake Trail

Directions:
Take Wyoming Highway 130/230 south of Saratoga approximately 7.5 miles. Turn onto Wyoming Highway 130 drive east for approximately 23 miles to National Forest System Road (NFSR) 200 (turn north, a left hand turn). Travel approximately one mile on NFSR 200 until you reach the junction with NFSR 103. Travel approximately three miles on NFSR 103 until you reach the trailhead near Dipper Lake. The Heart Lake trail branches off of the Dipper Lake trail. Hikers can also reach the Heart Lake trail from the Medicine Bow Peak trail. The Medicine Bow Peak trailhead is located off of Highway 130 at the Lake Marie Parking Area.

Description:
The Heart Lake trail winds through meadows and sparse Engleman spruce and Limber pine forest. Hikers will come to Dipper Lake, Upper Long Lake, and Heart Lake. The Heart Lake trail also connects to the Medicine Bow Peak trail.

Elevation: 10,760 feet
Recommended Season: July-October
Skill Level: Moderate
Length of Trail: 0.3 Miles