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French Creek Canyon Trail
The French Creek Canyon Trail's upper trailhead begins at the Tipple Trailhead on Highway 130 and is a popular day hike. The trail goes steadily downhill, passing through open meadows and spruce-pine forest, following French Creek, and eventually crossing a tributary of French Creek. This is a popular trail for hikers and fishermen. It is located in the Snowy Range and is managed by the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | mid-June - September |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Saratoga, WY |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
General Information
Directions:To reach the upper trailhead take Wyoming Highway 130/230 south of Saratoga approximately 8 miles. Turn onto Wyoming Highway 130; drive east for approximately 26.5 miles to the Tipple trailhead parking area near the Lake Marie parking area. To access the southern trailhead, take Forest Road 225 off of Wyoming Highway 130 for 12.5 miles until the intersection with Forest Road 236. Take Forest Road 236 approximately 3.5 miles.
Activities
Mountain Biking
River and Stream Fishing
South French Creek supports populations of brook, brown and rainbow trout.
Day Hiking
Big Game Hunting
Related Information
Caring for the Land
Location
