Martha and Greg's Guidebook
City/town information
Pinedale sits nestled in a high alpine valley at 7,175’, surrounded by three large mountain ranges — the Wind River Range, the Wyoming Range, and Gros Ventre Mountains. As part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Bridger-Teton National Forest is a hub for a variety of outdoor recreational activities. The spectacular landscape is home to a multitude of amazing wildlife that outnumber the people 10:1. With an assortment of restaurants, shops, facilities, and attractions without the crowds Pinedale is the perfect place to visit.
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Pinedale
Pinedale sits nestled in a high alpine valley at 7,175’, surrounded by three large mountain ranges — the Wind River Range, the Wyoming Range, and Gros Ventre Mountains. As part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Bridger-Teton National Forest is a hub for a variety of outdoor recreational activities. The spectacular landscape is home to a multitude of amazing wildlife that outnumber the people 10:1. With an assortment of restaurants, shops, facilities, and attractions without the crowds Pinedale is the perfect place to visit.
Jackson is a good day trip at 77 miles by car. Traveling north of Pinedale you'll pass through the hamlet of Bondurant and then beautiful Hoback Canyon where the sinuous Hoback River flows until it reaches the confluence with the Snake River. There, you'll head into Jackson a vibrant town with numerous shops, restaurants and bars, art galleries and active night life.
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Jackson
Jackson is a good day trip at 77 miles by car. Traveling north of Pinedale you'll pass through the hamlet of Bondurant and then beautiful Hoback Canyon where the sinuous Hoback River flows until it reaches the confluence with the Snake River. There, you'll head into Jackson a vibrant town with numerous shops, restaurants and bars, art galleries and active night life.
Sightseeing
Fremont Lake is the jewel of this area. The lake is 12 miles long and about 1 1/2 miles wide with a middle depression of over 600 feet. It is Wyoming's 2nd largest natural lake and considered to be one of the cleanest in the country. Sandy Beach is located on the south end of the lake and great for a summer beach day. Lakeside Lodge is also on the south end of the lake where boat rentals and food are available.
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Fremont Lake
Fremont Lake is the jewel of this area. The lake is 12 miles long and about 1 1/2 miles wide with a middle depression of over 600 feet. It is Wyoming's 2nd largest natural lake and considered to be one of the cleanest in the country. Sandy Beach is located on the south end of the lake and great for a summer beach day. Lakeside Lodge is also on the south end of the lake where boat rentals and food are available.
Beautiful Half Moon Lake is one of the area lakes about 10 miles from town. It sits above Fremont Lake. Boat rentals and food are available at Half Moon Lake Lodge.
Half Moon Lake
Beautiful Half Moon Lake is one of the area lakes about 10 miles from town. It sits above Fremont Lake. Boat rentals and food are available at Half Moon Lake Lodge.
White Pine is our local ski area that offers winter and summer activities.
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Skigebiet White Pine
74 Pine StWhite Pine is our local ski area that offers winter and summer activities.
This is a fun 9 hole course with plenty of water and views. It's fun to stop in the restaurant/bar after finishing a round.
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Rendezvous Meadows Golf
55 Clubhouse RdThis is a fun 9 hole course with plenty of water and views. It's fun to stop in the restaurant/bar after finishing a round.
Yellowstone is 157 miles by car and when you're this close, it's a must see.
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Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone is 157 miles by car and when you're this close, it's a must see.
The Museum preserves and presents the artistic and cultural history of the area, specifically the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade era.
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Museum of the Mountain Man
700 E Hennick StThe Museum preserves and presents the artistic and cultural history of the area, specifically the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade era.
This is a great indoor option for children and adults especially during inclement weather. It has two swimming pools, a hot tub, weight room, climbing wall and workout equipment as well as an indoor track.
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Pinedale Aquatic Center
535 N Tyler AveThis is a great indoor option for children and adults especially during inclement weather. It has two swimming pools, a hot tub, weight room, climbing wall and workout equipment as well as an indoor track.
This is an easy drive on paved Fremont Lake Road. Excellent views of the lakes and mountain range.
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Elkhart Park
This is an easy drive on paved Fremont Lake Road. Excellent views of the lakes and mountain range.
The Pinedale Library is a community hub that provides countless resources in beautiful spaces.
Sublette County Public Library
155 S Tyler AveThe Pinedale Library is a community hub that provides countless resources in beautiful spaces.
The Granite Hot Springs Pool is located at the end of the Granite Creek Road, 1 hr 14 min (61.6 mi) via US-191 north of Pinedale. The Granite Hot Springs pool is open 10-8 in the summer (May 15th to October 31st) and 10-6 in the winter (early December to early April).
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Granite Hot Springs Pool
Granite Creek RoadThe Granite Hot Springs Pool is located at the end of the Granite Creek Road, 1 hr 14 min (61.6 mi) via US-191 north of Pinedale. The Granite Hot Springs pool is open 10-8 in the summer (May 15th to October 31st) and 10-6 in the winter (early December to early April).
Drive north toward Jackson on US Hwy 191 1 hr 8 min (67.0 mi), at the Hoback Junction roundabout drive left toward Alpine, WY. Cross the Snake River over the historical red bridge for highway access to Astoria. Astoria Hot Springs features 5 different man-made soaking pools filled with natural thermal waters, which are controlled at different temperatures in each pool.
Seasonal hours from 9 AM to sunset. Open year round.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Su-M: Open
Tu: closed
W-Sa: Open
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
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Astoria Minerial Hot Springs
Drive north toward Jackson on US Hwy 191 1 hr 8 min (67.0 mi), at the Hoback Junction roundabout drive left toward Alpine, WY. Cross the Snake River over the historical red bridge for highway access to Astoria. Astoria Hot Springs features 5 different man-made soaking pools filled with natural thermal waters, which are controlled at different temperatures in each pool.
Seasonal hours from 9 AM to sunset. Open year round.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Su-M: Open
Tu: closed
W-Sa: Open
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
Food scene
Stockman's has been a part of the town for many years. Recently, it has been extensively renovated. It is smoke free and you can eat in the saloon or the restaurant.
Stockman's Saloon & Steakhouse
117 West Pine StreetStockman's has been a part of the town for many years. Recently, it has been extensively renovated. It is smoke free and you can eat in the saloon or the restaurant.
You can't beat the view at this restaurant. Only a 10 minute drive from town. You'll dine while looking at stunning views of Fremont Lake and the Wind River Range.
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Lakeside Lodge
99 Forest service RdYou can't beat the view at this restaurant. Only a 10 minute drive from town. You'll dine while looking at stunning views of Fremont Lake and the Wind River Range.
The brew pub has a fun and casual atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining. The upper deck has a great view of the mountains. Award winning locally brewed beer and good food.
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Wind River | Brewing Company
402 W Pine StThe brew pub has a fun and casual atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining. The upper deck has a great view of the mountains. Award winning locally brewed beer and good food.
Great place for breakfast and lunch. Colorful indoor and outdoor dining on the main street of Pinedale.
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Heart & Soul Bakery
27 E Pine StGreat place for breakfast and lunch. Colorful indoor and outdoor dining on the main street of Pinedale.
Pitchfork Fondue Western Cookout
9888 US-191A fun outdoor western eating experience.
Eat in or take out good Mexican food.
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Patio Grill | Authentic Mexican Restaurant
35 W Pine StEat in or take out good Mexican food.
A high quality coffee cafe and roastery that encourages sitting down and visiting with friends and family. Cute shop also.
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Pine Coffee Supply
47 W Pine St A high quality coffee cafe and roastery that encourages sitting down and visiting with friends and family. Cute shop also.
Los Cabos | Mexican Restaurant
120 W Pine StFamily owned. Salsa is great.
Mallards is the clubhouse restaurant at Rendezvous Meadows Golf Course and has beautiful mountain and fairway views. It has a bar and is open for lunch and dinner.
Mallard's Bar and Grill
55 Clubhouse RoadMallards is the clubhouse restaurant at Rendezvous Meadows Golf Course and has beautiful mountain and fairway views. It has a bar and is open for lunch and dinner.
Dave's Last Stand
310 East Pine StreetLocally owned burger joint.
KENDALL VALLEY LODGE is 32 miles from Pinedale. It is nestled along the Green River and borders the Bridger-Teton National forest, Kendall Valley Lodge offers a lunch and dinner menu year round. Please call for your table at least 2 hours in advance. Bar walk-ins are limited to groups of 1 or 2 people. seating is on a first come basis.
Hours are Thursday through Sunday 8am to 8pm. - RESERVATIONS required.
Kendall Valley Lodge and Mule Shoe Outfitters
125 Rock Creek RdKENDALL VALLEY LODGE is 32 miles from Pinedale. It is nestled along the Green River and borders the Bridger-Teton National forest, Kendall Valley Lodge offers a lunch and dinner menu year round. Please call for your table at least 2 hours in advance. Bar walk-ins are limited to groups of 1 or 2 people. seating is on a first come basis.
Hours are Thursday through Sunday 8am to 8pm. - RESERVATIONS required.
The Den is 15 minutes north of Pinedale on the way to Jackson. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner and closed Mondays. Good food and a fun Wyoming experience.
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The Den | Restaurant And Bar
11072 US-189The Den is 15 minutes north of Pinedale on the way to Jackson. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner and closed Mondays. Good food and a fun Wyoming experience.
Shopping
Unique home goods, furnishings, kitchenware, gifts, jewelry and cards made by women and local artists.
Nested West
231 W Pine StUnique home goods, furnishings, kitchenware, gifts, jewelry and cards made by women and local artists.
Great Outdoor Shop
332 W Pine StEverything you need for an outdoor experience.
They supply the local cowgirls, cowboys and ranchers so if you want authentic western wear, gifts and memorabilia this is the place.
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Cowboy Shop
3200 W Pine StThey supply the local cowgirls, cowboys and ranchers so if you want authentic western wear, gifts and memorabilia this is the place.
Art of the Winds
432 West Pine StreetLocal artists, local art.
Bison's Bounty
21 N Franklin AveGifts, coffee and donuts.
Two Rivers Fishing Co.
232 W Pine StEverything you need for fishing.
Dire Wolf Studios
Local Wyoming art.
Hiking
A 4.2 mile and approximately 2 hour round trip hike from Elkhart Park. Spectacular view of the Wind River Range.
Sacred Rim Trailhead
A 4.2 mile and approximately 2 hour round trip hike from Elkhart Park. Spectacular view of the Wind River Range.
Local Parks
This park offers children’s playground equipment, a children’s fishing pond, picnic tables, a paved exercise / walking path, a foot bridge across Pine Creek, and public restrooms which are open seasonally (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Within walking distance of Bird's Eye View. Walk north on Fremont Ave one block to B Street, turn left and walk one block to the park.
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Boyd Skinner park
This park offers children’s playground equipment, a children’s fishing pond, picnic tables, a paved exercise / walking path, a foot bridge across Pine Creek, and public restrooms which are open seasonally (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Within walking distance of Bird's Eye View. Walk north on Fremont Ave one block to B Street, turn left and walk one block to the park.