Absaroka Ridge Trailhead
The Absorka Ridge Trailhead is located on Forest Road #10166 off the La Barge Creek Road. Absorka Ridge Trailhead provides access to Trail # 020 and 021. Trail #020 stays on the west side of Absaroka Ridge along Fontenelle Creek, while Trail #021 stays on top of Absaroka Ridge dropping down into Pomeroy Basin.
General Information
Open 24 hours/day
No Fees are required for this site.
Contact Name: Kemmerer Ranger District
Contact Phone: 307-828-5100
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 42.405772
Longitude: -110.610885
Directions
From the Town of Kemmerer, Wyoming, head northeast on United States Highway 189 (US-189) for approximately 45 miles and turn left onto La Barge Creek Road/County Road 315 (CR-3150). Continue on CR-315 for 23 miles where the road name changes to Greys River La Barge Road/Forest Service Road 10138 (FS-10138) upon entering the Bridger Teton National Forest. Continue on FS-10138 for 4.5 miles then turn left onto South La Barge Creek Road/FS-10013. Follow FS-10013 for approximately 1 mile and stay left at the hairpin turn to get onto Shafer Ridge Road/FS-10166. Follow FS-10166 for approximately 4.8 miles and parking for Absaroka Ridge Trailhead is off to the right. Note: Parking is primitive and limited.
Approximate travel details from the Town of Kemmerer: 78 miles, 1 hour, 31 minutes.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
