Saratoga, Wyoming
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Saratoga
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Carbon County, Wyoming
Green Mountain Falls
6.37 mi / 686 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...Read more -
Carbon County, Wyoming
Fly Fish at Heart Lake
When most people come to Medicine Bow National Forest, they usually do one of two hikes: the Lakes Trail or the Peak. Yes, both are spectacular. But break out your topo map to discover some of Medicine Bow's hidden gems, like Heart Lake.The first adventure of this hike is getting there. From High...Read more -
Centennial, Wyoming
Medicine Bow Peak via Mirror Lake Trailhead
5.39 mi / 1549.1 ft gainMedicine Bow Peak (12,014 ft) is the highest summit in Wyoming's Snowy Range and one of the most accessible alpine summits in the American West. From the Mirror Lake Trailhead, you're starting deep in the high country with the hard work already done — the trailhead sits above 10,000 feet, putting...Read more -
Centennial, Wyoming
Medicine Bow Peak Summit via Lake Marie Trailhead
4.47.49 mi / 1843.83 ft gainMedicine Bow Peak (12,014ft) is the highest summit in the Snowy Range of Wyoming. There is a network of quality alpine trails leading around the mountain and up to the summit. Stop in at the Visitor Center in Centennial for a free map of the area and pick your route. Options exist from a direct 1...Read more -
Centennial, Wyoming
Lake Trail & Medicine Bow Peak Trail Loop
7.13 mi / 1751.97 ft gainTake the Snowy Range Scenic Byway to Lake Marie trail head. Lake Marie trail head is the farthest west trailhead and parking area in the immediate Snowy Range Area. Parking in the lot there. I went on a Friday evening and there was one vehicle there. Double check you gear and tighten your hikin...Read more -
Centennial, Wyoming
Sheep Lake via Gap Lakes Trail
8.62 mi / 1015.53 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...Read more -
Centennial, Wyoming
Medicine Bow Peak via Lewis Lake Trailhead
3.54 mi / 1232.28 ft gainMedicine Bow Peak (12,014 ft) is the crown of Wyoming's Snowy Range — the highest summit in the range and a classic high-alpine objective accessible from multiple trailheads. The Lewis Lake Trailhead offers one of the quieter approaches to the summit, starting from the north side of the range and...Read more -
Rock River, Wyoming
Crater Lake Trail
3.03 mi / 793.09 ft gainTo get here use exit 272 (Arlington) on I-80 and then proceed south on WY-13 for a quarter mile. Turn right on Elk Mountain Arlington Rd, from here on out the roads are unpaved. After a mile turn left on Forest Rd 111, following signs for Medicine Bow National Forest. Continue on Forest Rd 111 ...Read more -
Walden, Colorado
Zirkel Circle (Gilpin Lake Loop)
5.010.3 mi / 2392 ft gainThe Slavonia trailhead is easily accessible from Steamboat Springs. The drive up CR 129 passes through beautiful ranch land before turning on to Seedhouse Road. Follow Seedhouse Rd to the end. There are several turn offs and dispersed camping in this area, however, the main road goes to the trail...Read more