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5.7 miles
Distance
125 ft
Climb
-1,483 ft
Descent
01:00:14
Avg time
-1,359 ft
Altitude change
7,139 ft
Altitude min
8,509 ft
Altitude max
8,498 ft
Altitude start
7,139 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-46.2%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
4,167 ft
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,710 ft
Distance flat
01:00:14
Avg time

Middle Fork (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sinks Canyon
    Lander, Wyoming
  • Ref Number
    #700
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #190257 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #215120 in Trail Running
    • #191523 in Hiking
    • #7478 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Fast and fun with lots of tech on a mountain bike. For hikers this is the lower part of Middle Fork that starts the big trek up to many trail loops and back packing options in the Wind River Range.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Aug 18, 2026 @ 12:56pm (America/Denver)
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Jul 13, 2026 @ 4:35pm (America/Denver)
Jul 13, 2026
reporter Dry, trending towards very dry with the heat
Jun 16, 2026 @ 8:16am (America/Denver)
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May 19, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/Denver)
May 19, 2026
reporter Trails got a lot of moisture... give them a day or two to dry!
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        Directions to middle-fork-lower trailhead (42.725070, -108.950010)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Fork (Lower)

        Where is Middle Fork (Lower) located?
        Middle Fork (Lower) is located in Sinks Canyon, Lander, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Sinks Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.72507, -108.95001.
        How hard is Middle Fork (Lower)?
        Middle Fork (Lower) is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
        What is the elevation gain for Middle Fork (Lower)?
        Middle Fork (Lower) has 125 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,483 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,139 ft to 8,509 ft.
        Is Middle Fork (Lower) a point to point trail?
        Middle Fork (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Middle Fork (Lower)?
        Middle Fork (Lower) is 5.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Middle Fork (Lower)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Middle Fork (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Middle Fork (Lower)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Middle Fork (Lower) are:
        • July (4 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Middle Fork (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle Fork (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Middle Fork (Lower)?
        The estimated time to ride Middle Fork (Lower) is approximately 1 hour. The trail is 5.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        How busy is Middle Fork (Lower)?
        Middle Fork (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 109 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 111 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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