KING TRAIL
Off-road trail near Lovell, Wyoming · Custer Gallatin National Forest
Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses ATV / UTV Dirt bikes Snowmobiles 4x4 / Jeep Cross-country skiing Snowshoeing E-bikes
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 45.16576, -108.56712
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Horses, ATV / UTV, Dirt bikes, Snowmobiles, 4x4 / Jeep, Cross-country skiing, Snowshoeing, E-bikes
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 5,413 to 7,737 ft
- Ride time
- 2 hr 35 min by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Typical grade
- TG05 - +12-20%
- Managed by
- Custer Gallatin National Forest
- Trail number
- 2011
- County
- Big Horn County, Wyoming
Wyoming ATV and dirt bike rules
- Registration
- Yes. ORV permit $15 per calendar year.
- Visiting from out of state
- Same $15 permit. No reciprocity with other states.
- Trail pass
- ORV permit covers enrolled trails.
- Helmets
- Under 18 (per Travel Wyoming). Not on agency page.
- Young riders
- Riders without a license (15 and under) only on enrolled trails, designated areas and private land.
- Safety course
- Not required.
- UTVs / side-by-sides
- Same as ATVs.
- Good to know
- Buy at wyotrails.onewyo.gov or agents.
Source: Wyoming State Trails Program, checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Sage Creek Cabin 3.0 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Sage Creek Campground 3.4 mi away · Directions
- Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground 17 mi away · Directions
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- INFERNO CANYON 2.8 mi long
- BIG PRYOR 3.9 mi long
- MILLER TRAIL 2.2 mi long
- STOCKMAN TRAIL 10 mi long
- FS 2013 Graham Trail 4.0 mi long
- RED PRYOR 8.1 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is KING TRAIL?
- KING TRAIL is about 3.6 miles long, or about 7.1 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on KING TRAIL?
- About 2,303 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 5,413 and 7,737 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike KING TRAIL?
- Plan on about 4 hr at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on KING TRAIL?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on KING TRAIL?
- KING TRAIL is open to hiking, biking, horses, ATV / UTV, dirt bikes, snowmobiles, 4x4 / Jeep, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and E-bikes, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does KING TRAIL start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 45.16576, -108.56712. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.