7 Cool And Calming Hikes To Take In Wyoming To Help You Reflect On The Year Ahead

Are you looking forward to all that the year has to bring? If you use the beginning of the year as a time for reflection, resolution, and relaxation, you'll want to check out any of these seven beautiful Wyoming winter hikes ASAP! Lace up your hiking boots and grab your winter travel essentials as you tackle these cool and calming hikes in Wyoming.

1. Sinks Canyon State Park, Lander

There are miles of trails to explore in Sinks Canyon State Park, but don't miss the "Sinks," where the Popo Agie River flows into an underground cavern. If you fall in love with this park, which is easy to do, you can rent their winter yurts for an isolated and peaceful getaway. Check out this article for more about this amazing state park.

2. Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis

Hot Springs State Park is the place to go to relax. Hike around the massive mineral hot springs, check out the Tepee Fountain, and cross the swinging bridge over an icy river. After a day out in the elements, head to the soaking pools to wind down and warm up.

3. Bradley and Taggart Lake, Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park is a winter wonderland. Strap on your snowshoes and embark on an incredible Wyoming winter hike around Bradley and Taggart Lake. The views of the mountains are breathtaking. Learn more about this age-old hobby at this very place in this article!

4. Bighorn National Forest

Pick out any of the 949 trailheads within Bighorn National Forest for a hike and you won't be disappointed. You'll find everything from backcountry backpacking treks (not recommended for beginners!) to casual day hikes that show off the impressive Big Horn mountains under a fresh blanket of snow. Read more about the forest and its wonders here!

5. Devils Tower National Monument

Bears Den / Devils Tower always stands out above a snowy landscape! Visit the country's first National Monument to see this unique wonder for yourself. The trails around the monument aren't typically maintained in winter, but if you have snowshoes, oversnow travel is easy and will show off one-of-a-kind winter views. Read more about hiking this natural wonder in this article.

6. Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

There are hundreds of trails in the Snowy Range, and most people take to them by Snowmobile! However, if you're looking for an impressive Wyoming winter hike, try out the Lakes Trail. The views along the way are some of the best in the forest. Click here to learn more!

7. Guernsey State Park, Guernsey

This historic and scenic state park is open year-round, so you can explore the famous Civilian Conservation Corps sites any time. The view of the park's historic structures is impressive when the water ices over and there's fresh snow on the hillside. Check it out for a relaxing way to wind down and enjoy a Wyoming winter hike. Learn more about this underrated gem here.

Where do you plan to hike this year? Tell us your hiking goals in the comments; we love hearing from you!