Wraith Falls
Park County, Wyoming
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Park County, Wyoming
- The walk
- 1 mile return
- Ground & access
- Final 245 feet are steep, rocky and stepped; NPS says the trail is not accessible.
Walk through meadows and conifer forest to Wraith Falls on Lupine Creek.
Plan your visit
Wraith Falls Trail
NPS explicitly labels the distance as there-and-back.
Final 245 feet are steep, rocky and stepped; NPS says the trail is not accessible.
Where to start
Trailhead lot at the pullout half a mile east of Lava Creek Picnic Area on Grand Loop Road.
Timing & water
NPS lists year-round use. Its 2026-05-18 report says the trail is clear; recheck weather before travel.
Before you go
NPS lists no hike reservation or activity fee; park entrance fees may apply.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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