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The Bailey Creek trail is 9 miles long (one-way), and travels across the watershed divide to scenic Bailey Lake then continues down to the Snake River. Its source to the Snake River is designated as a national Wild and Scenic River. The trailhead for the Bailey Creek trail offers several areas for dispersed camping as well as plenty of parking. Alternatively, access by fording or boating the Snake River from the Elbow is also possible late in the season.
From the Town of Alpine, Wyoming, head east on Greys River Road /Forest Service Road 10138 (FS-10138) and follow it for approximately 8 miles. Turn left at the junction getting onto The Little Greys Road/ FS-10124 and follow it for 13.2 miles. Bailey Creek Trailhead is the first left, past the turnoff for McCain Guard Station. Approximate travel details from the Town of Alpine: 21 miles, 38 minutes.
Bailey Creek Trail is a great hike and the lake is awesome lots of Wildlife.... and at the very end of the hike near the hoback junction and the river there is a old tank that has the year 1945 written on it pretty crazy.
