Greybull River Trail landscape

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Greybull River Trail

1 days · 22.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance22.9 mi
Days out1
Elevation gain4,613 ft
Gain / mile201 ft
High point11,480 ft
Difficulty index20/100

What the Greybull River Trail is known for

This 22.9-mile route follows the Greybull River through the Absaroka Range. With 4,613 feet of gain, it is a moderate trip with considerable climbing.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Greybull River Trail on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 24,852 ft to 37,651 ft over 22.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 16.5 mi · 73%
  • Downhill 3.4 mi · 15%
  • Flat 2.7 mi · 12%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Greybull River Trail?

20 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Greybull River Trail scores 20/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much elevation gain is on the Greybull River Trail?

The Greybull River Trail climbs roughly 4,613 ft total — about 201 ft per mile, topping out near 11,480 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from the USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails dataset (EDW), a work of the US federal government in the public domain. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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