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The Best Backpacking in Cody

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Top backpacking spots in and near Cody

  • Cody, Wyoming

    North Crandall Trail

    34.2 mi / 5863 ft gain
    North Crandall Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Wapiti, Wyoming.
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  • Cody, Wyoming

    Crandall Trail to Miller Creek Campground

    22.97 mi / 4957 ft gain
    Crandall Trail to Miller Creek Campground is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Cody, Wyoming.
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  • Cody, Wyoming

    Island Lake to Heart Lake to Beartooth Lake

    5.23 mi / 243 ft gain
    Island Lake to Heart Lake to Beartooth Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Cody, Wyoming.
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  • Cody, Wyoming

    Backpack to Golden & Jasper Lakes in the Beartooths

    14 mi / 1000 ft gain
    Get ready for a challenging hike if you are not used to high elevations! This backpacking trip starts at the Island Lake trailhead a few miles west of the Beartooth Pass on Highway 212. Island lake sits at 9518 ft. elevation and your trek only goes up from there! The trail stays very flat and man...
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  • Red Lodge, Montana

    Hellroaring Plateau Trail

    18.69 mi / 3865 ft gain
    Hellroaring Plateau Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Red Lodge, Montana.
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  • Red Lodge, Montana

    Beartrack Trail to Silver Run Plateau

    18.5 mi / 4642 ft gain
    Beartrack Trail to Silver Run Plateau is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Red Lodge, Montana.
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  • Red Lodge, Montana

    Keyser Brown Lake

    13.02 mi / 1654 ft gain
    Keyser Brown Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Red Lodge, Montana.
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  • Meeteetse, Wyoming

    Kirwin to East Fork Pass

    6.98 mi / 2014 ft gain
    Kirwin to East Fork Pass is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Meeteetse, Wyoming.
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  • Red Lodge, Montana

    West Fork - Lake Fork of Rock Creek Trail

    19 mi
    Start out at the West Fork trailhead west of Red Lodge and begin on an epic backpacking trip. This trek can easily be done anywhere from 2-5 days depending on ability and whether or not you want to take your time. Camp first at Quinnebaugh Meadows, a large meadow with great views of the Beartoot...
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  • Red Lodge, Montana

    Westfork to East Rosebud Lake

    15.38 mi / 3497 ft gain
    Westfork to East Rosebud Lake is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Red Lodge, Montana.
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