Soldier's Park to Seven Brothers Lakes

Lake Angeline is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Buffalo, Wyoming.

This was my first ever backpacking adventure and I couldn't recommend a better first timer trip. It's only a little over 8 miles so can easily be done as a full day hike, or backpacking for beginners! To get to the trailhead, you'll take Hwy 16 west from Buffalo, WY to Forest Service Road 20. You'll turn right onto Circle Park Rd. (FSR 20), continue for 2 miles, turn left at the fork and you sh...

Crazy Woman Canyon is usually less frequented, as tourists head to the western part of the state, completely unaware of the beauty and lore found along this route. The drive itself may be the reason to visit this area, but don't forget to pack the fishing gear.  The North Fork Crazy Woman Creek carves its way south and east through the limestone face of the southern Bighorns. In its lower can...

Lost Twin Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Buffalo, Wyoming.

Starting at West Tensleep Lake Trailhead is the best place to begin the trek up to Bomber Mountain. It is a 6.5 mile hike up to Mistymoon Lake following trail #63. It is about 1,100 foot elevation gain in the 6.5 miles, and the hike is very nice going in and out of the trees so you can get some shaded areas along the way which is nice during the heat of the summer.  Mistymoon Lake is a great pl...

Although there is more than one way to access the peak, the most commonly used route begins at the West Tensleep Trailhead & Campground (44.258019, -107.215344) (Elevation: 9101 ft.) The trailhead can be reached from Buffalo, WY. Heading Southwest on Cloud Peak Scenic Byway (HWY 16) turn left onto Forest Road 27 at Deer Haven Lodge. Follow Forest Road 27 for about 9 miles to the trailhead...