The Most Famous Outlaw Hideout In The World Is Tucked Into The Wyoming Mountains

Wyoming's storied past includes legend after legend of cattle rustlers, outlaws, and famous renegades that took advantage of the wide open country and rugged mountain landscape. Read about the world's most famous outlaw hideout in Wyoming, and plan a visit when you have the time to get out and explore the true history of the Wild West.

Way up in Johnson County in a string of bluffs and mountains, a canyon pass split its way through the Big Horn Mountains and became one of the most legendary outlaw hideouts of all time.

This remote outlaw hideout in Wyoming was far from any town, and required some knowledge of the area to track it down. Today, a sign points it out to visitors - making it less of a secret spot now.

In the late 1800s, outlaws called this remote canyon and mountain pass their home. Kid Curry, Black Jack Ketchum, and Butch Cassidy's gang used this as their own safe retreat.

The hideout gets its name from a hole in the Red Wall. It made for an escape route, and a place to herd stolen cattle and horses to throw authorities off the trail.

The sweeping panoramic views from the top of the canyon provided an excellent lookout spot, so the outlaws had a jump on anyone trying to track them.

Thanks to the BLM and state of Wyoming, there's a foot trail and primitive backcountry campground here, so modern outlaws can enjoy Butch Cassidy's own little retreat.

Get directions to this Johnson County landmark and learn more about the Hole in the Wall Foot Trail and backcountry camping here: BLM Wyoming.

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