Wyoming
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Wyoming
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Boulder, Wyoming
Climb Wolf's Head
5 mi / 1700 ft gainThis is one of North America’s 50 classic climbs and rightfully so. It involves easy route finding on a skinny, 5.5 ridge that can be accessed and seen from your base camp at the middle of the cirque. This climb is over 9 miles from the trailhead so the easiest way to climb it is to follow the C...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Hidden Falls Trail
5.01.08 mi / 197 ft gainHidden Falls Trail is a relatively short and easy hiking trail to Hidden Falls in Grand Teton National Park. To access this trail you can either hike here from the Jenny Lake Trailhead or the Leigh Lake Trailhead, or take a much quicker route by ferrying across Jenny Lake to the start of the Hidd...Read more -
Buford, Wyoming
Scramble Twin Mountain
1.7 mi / 500 ft gainThis adventure is located between Laramie and Cheyenne on Happy Jack Road (WY 210). Take Forest Road 707A east for 1.4 miles and th en take a left at the fork (Forest Road 707AG). The trailhead is at the end of the second left turn (only about 200 yards from the fork). The forest roads are not...Read more -
Devils Tower, Wyoming
Devil's Tower Trail
5.01.66 mi / 256 ft gainDevil's Tower Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Devils Tower, Wyoming.Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Fairy Falls
5.05.03 mi / 308 ft gainFairy Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.Read more -
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Hike to the Chameleon
4.5 miCurt Gowdy State Park, one of the few southeast Wyoming hot spots, has a couple of hidden gems. One of the best is the “Chameleon,” ruler of Curt Gowdy State Park. To reach the Chameleon, head out on Crow Creek Trail, then loop back on Mo’ Rocka Trail. The trailhead is near the entrance of Curt G...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Brink of the Lower Falls Trail
5.00.79 mi / 279 ft gainBrink of the Lower Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.Read more -
Ten Sleep, Wyoming
Lost Twin Lakes Trail
5.013.44 mi / 2992 ft gainLost Twin Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Buffalo, Wyoming.Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Mount Moran
10 mi / 5500 ft gainMount Moran’s CMC Route is best climbed by starting at String Lake’s boat launch. From here, pack up your overnight and climbing gear into your kayak or canoe and start your journey north on String Lake. At the end of the lake, portage a few hundred yards to Leigh Lake and continue your paddle no...Read more -
Teton County, Wyoming
West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail
5.01.01 mi / 62 ft gainWest Thumb Geyser Basin Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.Read more -
Sheridan, Wyoming
Hike Soldier Ridge Trail
8.2 miThis 4-mile (one-way) trail is a great spot just outside of town. The trail rolls gently with the hills and the views of the Bighorns and town are spectacular. I'd highly recommend stopping by for sunrise or sunset for some incredible light. It's great for a quick walk, run, or even mountain bike...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Leigh Lake
5.02.86 mi / 148 ft gainLeigh Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Moose, Wyoming.Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Mud Volcano Trail
5.00.8 mi / 115 ft gainMud Volcano Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.Read more -
Boulder, Wyoming
Cirque of the Towers to Fremont Trail Loop
23.66 mi / 3573 ft gainCirque of the Towers to Fremont Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Boulder, Wyoming.Read more -
Alcova, Wyoming
Hike to the top of Independence Rock
4.51.3 mi / 42 ft gainIndependence Rock is a historic monument that you can climb on! The early western settlers who passed through the Oregon and Mormon Trails carved their names into the rock; this rock was a natural landmark for them because of the way it stands out in the middle of flat Wyoming. Drive into the pa...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Bird Watch Along Moose Willson Road
Moose Wilson Road provides a diversity of bird watching opportunities for everyone from novices to experts. The road heads out of Moose, Wyoming, then runs through the park for about an 8 mile stretch. There are many pull-offs along the way, where you can start looking for birds, as well as a num...Read more
Let Adventure be your Destination in Wyoming
Wyoming’s wide-open spaces make it easy to get off the grid and on a trail, through a park, into a forest, up a mountain or down a river. During your journey through Wyoming’s Black to Yellow Region, discover geologic marvels, dense evergreen forests and sprawling prairielands.
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