The trail is about 2 miles up to Lake Louise with approx. It's a great place to stop for a water break, both scenically and literally! Across the bridge there are a few awesome & longer day hikes and even leads up to Granite Peak (currently the highest peak in Wyoming.) About a half a mile up the trail there is a bridge with a lovely waterfall cascading it's way down the canyon. ![]() Follow this trail all the way up to Lake Louise! The official name on the wilderness signs call it the Glacier Trail instead of Lake Louise, so do not be confused and go up to the top of Whiskey Mnt. ![]() Once in the parking lot the trailhead is easy to spot. But keep your eye out for big horn sheep and ancient petroglyphs on the side of the road on the drive up! (Whenever you see a wooden post about 3-4 feet off the ground off the side of the road that means there are petroglyphs nearby or a short hike up a trail near wherever the post is located.) The road forks and you can either turn right and go to the CM Ranch, or left towards Ring Lake Ranch. Start your journey headed South/East out of Dubois toward Riverton and Lander. ![]() Half-day hike into a part of the stunning Wind River Range! End your hike with the company of Lake Louise, a gem of a glacier lake, hidden in the expansive Fitzpatrick Wilderness.
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