Posted in Wyoming
August 24, 2017
If There Are Only 5 Hikes You Ever Do In Wyoming, Make Them These
There are thousands of miles of hiking trails criss-crossing the great state of Wyoming – enough that you probably couldn’t explore them all in a lifetime even if you took up hiking fulltime. Every last trail, regardless of the location and difficulty, is worth your time. However, if you want to embark on an epic hiking adventure and experience some of the best of the Cowboy State, there are a handful of trails you shouldn’t miss. If you could only hike 5 trails in Wyoming, these are the ones you should take.
Hiking this trail is like taking a tour of Eden. Wyoming wilderness stretches on for as far as the eye can see, there's wildflowers, wildlife, a water fall, and, of course, a river runs through it. Learn more about this hiking trail here in our full article.
This hiking trail is so epic, it takes you on a trek from one state to another. Covering Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, you'll have the opportunity to take in lots of wildlife along with the gorgeous Wyoming scenery. Find out why it was named one of the best hiking trails in the world in our full article here.
The footpaths around this monument in Wyoming are easy for anyone. The bonus - in addition to the fabulous scenery - is learning about the historic significance of the place along the Oregon Trail that served as a sort of guest book for pioneers to sign on their way west. Plus, there's a fascinating aboveground cave at the site. Click here to read our full article.
This hike is easy in terms of elevation gain, but it's a long haul from the trail head to the destination: the Thorofare Ranger Station. It's around 40 miles one way, but if you decide to take the challenge, you'll wind up in the Continental United States' most remote spot. Read more about this hike in our full article here.
If you feel, as we do, that nothing is as beautiful as Wyoming wildflowers, then you know why this trail made the must-hike list. Known as a wildflower trail, it features different flowers all summer long. Wildflower enthusiasts will get their fix in addition to access to breathtaking views on this hike. Find out more in our full article here.
So, if you could add a few trails to the list, which ones would they be?
