Highline
Highline Trail is a 119.3-mile trail in Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming. The Forest Service rates it trail class 3, developed. It is open to hiking, horse and pack stock and mountain biking. It enters Bridger Wilderness.
Trail conditions, closures and hazards are not tracked here. The Bridger-Teton National Forest official page carries current alerts and closure orders.
Map
One end Other endLine simplified to about 100 metres. Basemap from the USGS National Map.
| One end | 42.6799° N, 109.2771° W · Directions ↗ |
| Other end | 43.6226° N, 110.0344° W · Directions ↗ |
The ends are the two ends of the longest connected chain of segments. The record does not say which is the usual start. The trail is recorded as 13 segments.
The trail
| Length | 119.3 miles |
| Trail class | 3, developed |
| Type | land trail |
| Surface | native material (firm) |
| Typical tread width | 18-24 inches |
| Minimum width | 24 inches |
| Motor vehicles | Closed to all motorized use year-round |
| Accessibility | Not evaluated |
| National designation | National Scenic or Historic Trail |
| Trail numbers | 2136, 7094 |
| Forest | Bridger-Teton National Forest (unit 0403) |
| States | Wyoming |
| Detail published | management level, with uses |
Values are the set across all segments. Class 1 is minimally developed and class 5 is fully developed. Grade and width are the forest's typical values, not measured extremes.
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Allowed uses
| Hiking | Allowed year-round |
| Horse and pack stock | Allowed year-round |
| Mountain biking | Allowed year-round |
A use is listed when the Forest Service records it as managed, accepted or discouraged on any segment. Discouraged still means legal. Uses marked restricted are left out. Where the forest publishes a Motor Vehicle Use Map, that map governs motorized use.
Wilderness
- Bridger WildernessFS · about 57% of the line is insideWilderness Connect ↗
Inside a designated wilderness, bicycles and motor vehicles are prohibited by law regardless of the trail record, and permits or group limits may apply.
Trailheads
Green River Lake Trailhead No season published | 0.2 mi |
Distance is from the point to the nearest part of the trail line. Season text is what the forest wrote and is often a season name rather than a date.
Trails nearby
Camping nearby
Campsite Atlas cards carry site counts and booking links from Recreation.gov. Forest Service cards come from the recreation layer and link the agency page.
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Questions people ask
How long is the Highline Trail?
The Forest Service records 119.3 miles under this name in Bridger-Teton National Forest, the sum of 13 segments.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
What is allowed on the Highline Trail?
Hiking, horse and pack stock and mountain biking are allowed. The trail is closed to motor vehicles year-round.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Where does the Highline Trail start?
The line begins at 42.6799° N, 109.2771° W and ends at 43.6226° N, 110.0344° W. The nearest recorded trailhead is Green River Lake Trailhead, 0.2 miles from the line. The record does not say which end is the usual start.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Highline Trail in a wilderness area?
Yes. It enters Bridger Wilderness. Wilderness rules ban bicycles and motor vehicles and often limit group size.
Source: Bridger Wilderness
Where can I camp near the Highline Trail?
Big Sandy Campground (0.3 mi), Green River Lakes (0.4 mi) and Green River Lake Group Campground (0.5 mi) are within five miles of the trail. The camping section lists all 4 with site counts and booking links.
Source: Campsite Atlas
How developed is the Highline Trail?
Trail class 3, which the Forest Service describes as developed. Class 1 is a minimal, unimproved route and class 5 is fully developed, often paved.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
How steep and how wide is the Highline Trail?
The typical tread is 18-24 inches wide.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Highline Trail a national trail?
Yes. The record marks it as a National Scenic or Historic Trail.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Who manages the Highline Trail?
Bridger-Teton National Forest, Forest Service unit 0403. The trail is in Wyoming.
Source
This page is built from 13 segments named Highline in the Forest Service TrailNFS_Publish layer, administrative unit 0403. Wilderness overlap is tested against the National Wilderness Preservation System layer from Wilderness Connect. Trailheads and Forest Service campgrounds come from the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer. Data refreshed November 1, 2026. The methodology page explains how segments become trails.