Tipple Trail Trailhead

Facility · Wyoming ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Medicine Bow National Forest (NF) · Open Access

10,515 ft
Elevation

The Tipple Trailhead branches off the Miner's Cabin Trail, #201, and heads southwest to the French Creek Canyon Trail, #298. The trailhead is located on the south side of the Snowy Range Scenic Byway near Mirror Lake Picnic Site and the West Lake Marie Trailhead. It is managed by the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. There are restrooms at the Lake Marie Parking area. Picnic tables are available at Mirror Lake Picnic Area for day use. ACCESS from Saratoga is approximately 37 miles on Wyoming State Highway 130 to the lower trailhead or four miles further up the Snowy Range to the upper trailhead at the Mminer's Cabin parking area. How far from Laramie to the two trailheads??

Getting there

41.32990, -106.32385 · 41°19'47.7"N 106°19'25.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in5.24.54.75.64.32.11.61.62.43.54.24.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Tipple Trail Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Tipple Trail Trailhead?
No. Tipple Trail Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Tipple Trail Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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