Hike to the Summit of Medicine Bow Peak

Carbon County, Wyoming

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1.6 miles

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Medicine Bow Peak has 4 different trailheads that lead to the summit with hikes ranging from 1.6 - 7.5 miles and up to a 2,000 ft elevation gain. Enjoy incredible views, wildflowers, and dozens of lakes in this alpine high-country.

Medicine 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 1.6 mile route, to an incredible 7.5 mile loop.

The Four Trailheads are as follows:

Lake Marie Trailhead (41.3315675,-106.3253345)
Mirror Lake Trailhead (41.338138,-106.3235919)
Lewis Lake Trailhead (41.3586405,-106.2944908)
Dipper Lake Trailhead (41.3668013,-106.3475806)

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Hike to the Summit of Medicine Bow Peak Reviews

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Grant Whitty

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Hike to the Summit of Medicine Bow Peak

09/28/16

Super fun hike and enjoyed my time up there by all means, the summit didn't feel very much like a summit though. Pretty gradual towards the top. Still a solid day hike!

4.0

Melissa D

Hike to the Summit of Medicine Bow Peak

03/12/16

This took us about 7-8 hours to complete. Well worth it!

4.0

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Backpack the Medicine Bow Peak Trail in the Snowy Range Mountains

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