Slide Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
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About Slide Falls
Slide Falls is a USGS-named waterfall at about 9,065 feet on the slope above the east side of Green River Lakes in the Wind River Range, Bridger-Teton National Forest. It sits between Clear Creek and Slide Creek, about 0.6 mile southwest of the separately named Slide Creek Falls. The nearest trail is the Slide Lake Trail, which leaves the Highline Trail at the Clear Creek junction about 3.5 miles from the Green River Lake Trailhead, but we could not confirm a trail that leads to this fall.
The Setting
Slide Falls sits at 9,101 feet within Bridger National Forest, in the high alpine of Wyoming.
Trail & Hike Details
USFS Trail
SLIDE LAKE #7147
Trail Class
Developed
Surface
USFS Segment
2.33 miTrail Description
From the Green River Lake Trailhead, the Highline Trail runs about 3.5 miles along the lakes to a signed junction at Clear Creek, where the Slide Lake Trail turns off and crosses Clear Creek, then Slide Creek, before switchbacking steeply toward Slide Lake (about 11 to 12 miles round trip to the lake with roughly 1,850 feet of gain). The Clear Creek footbridge has been reported washed out, so expect a ford or log crossing. We found no published route or distance to Slide Falls itself.
What to Expect
Dogs are welcome.
Accessibility
The trail to Slide Falls is not wheelchair accessible and may be challenging for those with limited mobility due to uneven terrain.
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Slide Falls?
✅ Dogs are allowed
Dogs are allowed on Bridger-Teton National Forest trails unless posted otherwise and must be leashed or under control, such as with a training collar, at all times.
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Slide Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
The best time to visit Slide Falls is during late spring or early summer when the waterfall is at its fullest due to snowmelt. Fall also offers beautiful foliage, while summer provides warmer weather for hiking.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Access roads and trails may close during winter due to snow. Check with Bridger National Forest for seasonal road closures.
Safety Information
Clear Creek and Slide Creek run high and fast in June and July, and the Clear Creek footbridge has been reported out. Store food so bears cannot reach it: hang it at least 10 feet up and 4 feet out, or use a bear-resistant container.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on New Fork River, 11.6 miles away, not on Slide Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
26 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
Much lower than usual for this time of year
2.71 ft
Water depth at gauge
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is well below normal for this time of year, so the waterfall may be a trickle.
About This Gauge
This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge New Fork River ab New Fork Lakes, nr Cora, WY (19 km away).
Today
Barely Flowing
26 cfs
5/10Tomorrow
Barely Flowing
26 cfs
5/10Thu
Barely Flowing
26 cfs
5/10Fri
Barely Flowing
26 cfs
5/10Sat
Barely Flowing
28 cfs
3/10Sun
Low
29 cfs
4/10Mon
Low
29 cfs
4/10Best window: Today — barely flowing flow, sunny (trip score 5/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from late April to late July, peaking in June.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
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Is Slide Falls Frozen?
Updated about 8 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Slide Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 45°F to 33°F.
- Days below freezing
- 1 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 27 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in Wyoming.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
Through the falls the surface drops roughly 315 feet over a short, steep run of tiers. Elevation at the pin is about 9,066 feet.
Steep ground runs through the entire stretch: about 249 feet of descent in the 500 feet above the pin and 210 feet in the 500 feet below it. Facing southwest, the falls glow in afternoon and evening light.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 9,066 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 315 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- Southwest
- Glows in afternoon and evening light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading southwest).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Getting There
From Pinedale, drive 7 miles west on US 191, turn north on Wyoming Highway 352, and continue to the National Forest boundary where the pavement ends. Follow Forest Road 600 north for 17 miles to the Green River Lake campground and trailhead at the road's end.
Get Directions on Google MapsParking
The Green River Lake Trailhead has two large parking areas for backpackers and stock users, corrals, vault toilets, and potable water from July 1 to September 15. No fee is charged at the trailhead.
Elevation
9,101 feet above sea level
Coordinates
43.283281° N, -109.817381° W
Land Management
Managed by USFS
Visitor Tips & Gear
This trail sits at 9,101 ft — the air is noticeably thinner
High AltitudeSome visitors experience headaches, fatigue, or shortness of breath at this elevation. Take it slow, stay hydrated, and consider supplemental oxygen if you're coming from a lower altitude.
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Coppertone Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen
UV intensity jumps ~4% per 1,000 ft — at this elevation you can burn in half the time.
Sun Bum SPF 30 Lip Balm (3-Pack)
Lips have almost no natural UV protection and burn fast in thin, dry mountain air.
Liquid I.V. Electrolyte Packets
You lose moisture ~2x faster at elevation — electrolytes help you absorb water efficiently.
ROCKNIGHT Polarized UV400 Sunglasses
High-altitude glare off rock and water is intense — UV400 lenses block 99%+ of UVA/UVB.
Boost Oxygen 10L Canister (2-Pack)
Portable supplemental oxygen for quick relief from headaches and shortness of breath.
Altitude Rx OxyBoost Complex
Antioxidant formula designed to support your body's natural altitude acclimation.
Where to Stay
Trails end motel
Chinook Winds Lodge
Stagecoach Inn & Suites
Crooked Creek Guest Ranch
Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip
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Nearby Attractions
Green River Lakes, Clear Creek Falls, Slide Creek Falls, Fish Bowl Spring and Slide Lake are all reached from the Green River Lake Trailhead.
Wildlife
The area around Slide Falls is home to various wildlife, including deer, birds, and small mammals. Visitors should be cautious of potential encounters with larger animals such as bears.
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