Wyoming
Looking for the best hiking in Wyoming? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Wyoming. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Wyoming
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Boulder, Wyoming
Backpack the Cirque of the Towers Loop
30 mi / 4000 ft gainDay1: Drove up to the Big Sandy Trailhead from Salt Lake City. Hike the 5 to 6 miles to Big Sandy Lake. This is a relatively flat and easy hike. There is not much of a vista, but it is a nice hike along the Big Sandy River. You can camp just off of Lost Creek. I got there late as it was a long dr...Read more -
Boulder, Wyoming
Climb East Temple Peak
23 miThe quickest way to the summit of East Temple is from Big Sandy Trailhead. Getting to the Big Sandy Trailhead can be a little difficult since you must travel about 46 miles on unmarked dirt roads. Most cars should be able to make it to the trailhead if the dirt is dry but a high clearance vehicle...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Upper Geyser Basin Old Faithful Observation Point Loop
4.75.03 miStarting at the Old Faithful Visitor Center, you can follow a flat, meandering path along the Firehole River to view several different geysers and geothermal features. The trail begins on an accessible, paved path but then changes to well-maintained gravel. Depending on the time and energy you h...Read more -
Cody, Wyoming
Backpack to Golden & Jasper Lakes in the Beartooths
14 mi / 1000 ft gainGet 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...Read more -
Ten Sleep, Wyoming
Rock Climbing Ten Sleep
5.0Ten Sleep Canyon is one of the best places to climb in the US. Located in North Central Wyoming, it is home to almost nobody other than the wild life. The closest town is Ten Sleep, population of about 210 people. The town has everything you might need: a coffee shop with Wifi and a great Bar w...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Lamar Valley Outlook near Specimen Ridge
5.03.61 mi / 1699 ft gainThe parking area for this hike is .3 miles west of the bridge crossing the Lamar River on the NE Entrance Road. The parking area is on the east side of the road. The trail isn't well marked but is clear and pretty easy to follow. The trail starts off on a flat stretch of valley. Follow the trail ...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Backpack to the Death Canyon Shelf
20 mi / 2700 ft gainIf you can snag a permit to camp at Death Canyon Shelf, consider yourself lucky. This backcountry camping zone holds some of the best sites in Grand Teton National Park. The shelf is a 3-mile stretch of the Teton Crest trail between Fox Creek Pass and Mount Meek Pass, and runs parallel to Death C...Read more -
Dubois, Wyoming
Camping at Brooks Lake
5.0Brooks Lake is going to be a short 45 minute drive east of Grand Teton, but the spectacular scenery is well worth the drive. This lake is a grizzly bear hot spot, so keep your eyes open. If you pack your rod and reel, then this is a great spot to fish for trout. If photography is one of your favo...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Camping at Ice Lake
The trailhead for Ice Lake starts at a small parking area along the Norris-Canyon Road, at around 8,000 feet elevation.The trail is very flat, with no noticeable elevation gain. This is a very family friendly hike, perfect for kids introduction to backpacking with such a short hike in.You'll noti...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Hike to the Crow’s Nest in the Wind River Range
12 mi / 500 ft gainThe Crow’s Nest sits just above Glimpse Lake in the Winds. It is best accessed from the most infrequently used trailhead in the range. To access the remote trailhead from Pinedale, take Jackson Street north toward Soda Lake Wildlife Management Area. It becomes an improved dirt road about a mile i...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Backpack the South Fork of Garnet Canyon
5.011 mi / 4682 ft gainTo start this trip you will need to go to one of the local ranger stations for a backcountry permit, Jenny Lake, Colter Bay, etc. Or if you like to plan ahead, you can make a reservation January through May on https://www.nps.gov/grte/plany... …When you get to the ranger station to pick up your ...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Photograph the Elusive Beehive Geyser
5.00.1 miLocated in the Upper Geyser Basin along the banks of the Firehole River is the world famous Old Faithful geyser which is typically seen as a "must do" on any trip to Yellowstone National Park. While at the famous geyser a small portion of visitors each year are lucky enough to happen upon the er...Read more -
Centennial, Wyoming
Hike Sheep Lake Trail
6 mi / 1000 ft gainThere are a few ways to get you to Sheep Lake Trail, this particular one will take you to the trailhead via the Lewis Lake Trailhead near the picnic area. It makes it a longer hike, but trust, it's a beautiful one, and definitely not a hike you'll want to miss. The hike starts at an approximate e...Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Camp at Upper View Campground
There is so much to see and do in Wyoming's National Parks but with a view (of the Tetons) and a price (FREE) like this it is pretty unlikely you will want to leave this unbeatable campsite. Take is from us, after 14 months of traveling the country this is by far our FAVORITE BOONDOCKING CAMPSITE...Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Snowshoe to the Cunningham Cabin
4.02 miDuring the summer and fall seasons, this trail is easily accessible, with a large parking lot just off of highway 191, and a smaller lot closer to the cabin. In the wintertime, you must make the hike from the main parking lot to the cabin, since the road leading to the smaller lot is not plowed....Read more -
Carbon County, Wyoming
Hike to Green Mountain Falls
7.2 mi / 120 ft gainFrom Encampment, Wyoming, start driving up the scenic Battle Pass. You'll drive about 6 miles from town. Turn on FR 550 towards Hog Park Reservoir. Take a right at the sign for Green Mountain Falls Trailhead (it is a short, wooden sign--be on the lookout!).There are a few options from here: you c...Read more
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