About Holmes Cave Trail
Holmes Cave Trail is a easy hiking trail near Moran in Teton County, Wyoming.. The surface is ground. Managed by US Forest Service. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.
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Holmes Cave Trail
Moran, Wyoming · Teton County · US Forest Service · TR 6057
Holmes Cave Trail is a easy hiking trail near Moran in Teton County, Wyoming.. The surface is ground. Managed by US Forest Service. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.
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43.82171, -110.10216
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Weather at Holmes Cave Trail
Live forecast for the trailhead. Use it to pack and time your hike.
Today
Clear
54°/34°
🌬 11mph
↑ 7:18 AM ↓ 7:00 PM
Fri
Overcast
57°/39°
🌬 17mph
↑ 7:19 AM ↓ 6:59 PM
Sat
Overcast
58°/40°
🌬 12mph
↑ 7:20 AM ↓ 6:57 PM
Sun
Clear
62°/37°
🌬 7mph
↑ 7:21 AM ↓ 6:55 PM
Mon
Overcast
62°/41°
💧 1%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:22 AM ↓ 6:53 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
What “Easy” Means
Gentle terrain, well-marked. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.
What to Pack & Wear
Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.
👔 What to Wear
- Long-sleeve shirtSynthetic or merino, sun-protective.
- Light shell or windbreakerEven on warm days, wind can chill (avg wind 11 mph).
- Hiking pants or convertibleLayer for variable conditions.
- Trail runners or low bootsComfortable, broken in.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protection (UV 6)SPF 50+ sunscreen, lip balm w/ SPF, sunglasses, sun hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Trail Safety in Wyoming
Trail conditions in Wyoming change with weather, season, and fire activity. Closures, washouts, and rerouting are common. Before heading out:
- Check with the land manager for current conditions and closures
- Tell someone your plan and expected return time
- Know your turn-around limits — conditions can change fast
- Carry the 10 essentials: water, food, navigation, first aid, light, fire, shelter, knife, sun protection, extra clothes
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