This Hidden Spot In Wyoming Is Unbelievably Beautiful And You’ll Want To Find It

One of the most interesting wonders of the west is hiding right here outside of Bighorn National Forest, but so few even know it's here! Crazy Woman Canyon shows off the best of Wyoming's wilderness near the treacherous Bozeman Trail. Here, you'll find a rushing creek, Native American folklore, and towering cliffs that will take your breath away.

Crazy Woman Canyon runs along Wyoming 33, known as Crazy Woman Canyon Road.

You can get there by following Wyoming 16 through Bighorn National Forest, between Hazleton and Buffalo.

The Canyon is named for the Crazy Woman Creek, and there are several legends about how it got the name.

The most known legend is the story of the Morgan family. The family was traveling via covered wagon when they were attacked by Sioux warriors. Three children and their father were killed, but Mrs. Morgan survived the attack. After witnessing these horrors, she lost her mind. She stole an axe from a warrior and attacked, killing four as the Sioux fled.

Soon after, a mountain man named Johnson came upon the bloody scene. He buried the husband and children, and tried to get Mrs. Morgan to leave. She refused, and he built her a small cabin. Eventually, he found her frozen body, dead from starvation. Locals knew about her presence near the stream, and dubbed it Crazy Woman Creek.

It's easy to drive through this scenic Wyoming canyon, making it the perfect stop for any traveler.

The road winds past enormous cliffs that seem to rise up into the sky.

The enormous boulders that make the path so twisty are ones that fell to the ground due to shifting earth.

Crazy Woman Creek runs through the canyon, having formed it millions of years ago.

For settlers, the beautiful, lush green scenes along Crazy Woman Creek Trail were a welcome break from the wilderness along the dangerous Bozeman trail.

The enormous rock walls created the perfect hideout for both Native American warriors and Western Outlaws looking to hide from the law.

Crazy Woman Canyon is nearly always deserted, as tourists head to the western part of the state, completely unaware of the beauty and lore they're missing right here in Buffalo.

You can find Crazy Woman Canyon at 735-767 Crazy Woman Canyon Road in Buffalo, WY. If you're driving all the way out here for the Canyon, you'd be wise to take the time to visit the town of Buffalo, as well. Enjoy the historic main street, and stay at the Eerie and Fascinating Occidental Hotel.