Posted in Wyoming September 16, 2020 by

When You Think You’ve Done It All, Try These 11 Hikes In Wyoming That Are Local Secrets

If you’re looking for the best little known trails in Wyoming, head to any of the forests, parks, and wilderness areas below. You’ll enjoy quiet trails without crowds and some of the best scenery in the state.

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1. Sunset Ridge Trail, Medicine Bow Routt National Forest
AllTrails / Hannah Holland
You'll walk a 1.8 mile loop trail when you head out to see Sunset Ridge. You'll find the trailhead near Douglass, Wyoming in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.

Find a trail map and guide here
2. Diamond Lake, Bridger Wilderness
AllTrails / Scott Brewer
Take a long walk to Diamond Lake in the Bridger Wilderness and you'll be treated to amazing views! This moderate hike is an out-and-back loop that will show off 7.3 miles of landscape.

Find a trail map and guide here
3. Pole Creek, Haunted Forest, Moose Loop, Meadow Trail, Wallis Recreation Area
AllTrails / Rich Renner
Travel 6.6 miles along a series of trails in the Wallis Recreation Area and you'll enjoy easy, breezy and remote Wyoming hiking. These are little known trails in Wyoming that are worth seeking out, whether you want to spend all day outside or create a shorter quick trek out of the network.

Find a trail map and guide here
4. Sacred Rim Trail, Bridger Wilderness
AllTrails / Szymon Rzepiela
The 4.2 mile Sacred Rim trail near Pinedale is one of the most underrated trails in Wyoming. Enjoy scrambling, hiking, and breathtaking views on your way into the wilderness.

Find a trail map and guide here
5. Lake Louise Trail, Fitzpatrick Wilderness
AllTrails / John Hassell
Wyoming's own Lake Louise can be found via a 5.1 mile trail in the remote Fitzpatrick Wilderness. This is a quiet hike, and you'll likely have it all to yourself no matter when you go.

Find a trail map and guide here
6. Copper Lakes Trail, North Absaroka Wilderness
AllTrails / Jeff Hartman
Travel just over 4 miles on the Copper Lakes Trail, near Cody, in the North Absaroka Wilderness. The wildflowers here are sure to brighten up your day.

Find a trail map and guide here
7. Pat O'Hara Peak, Shoshone National Forest
AllTrails / Jeff Hartman
If you're up for a challenge, the hike to Pat O'Hara Peak is a 6.5 mile monster of a hike that shows off some of the best views in the state. This is certainly an all-day adventure, but its' also one of the Cowboy State's most underrated hikes.

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8. Bonneville Pass via Du Noir Trail, Shoshone National Forest
AllTrails / Bill Sincavage
If you love wildflowers, add the Bonneville Pass Via Du Noir Trail to your hiking bucket list. This is one of our favorite little known trails in Wyoming, and it's just 5.2 miles out and back.

Find a trail map and guide here
9. Whaley Creek Falls, Lovell
AllTrails / Jeff Hartman
Discover a quiet waterfall on the short Whaley Creek Falls trail. You can do this one quickly, as it's only 2.5 miles. Chances are you'll be the only one on the trail.

Find a trail map and guide here
10. Sawmill Lakes, Bighorn National Forest
AllTrails / Shana Neustel
Discover the Sawmill Lakes in Bighorn National Forest. This quiet out-and-back trail is just over 2 miles of pristine wilderness hiking.

Find a trail map and guide here
11. LaBonte Canyon, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
AllTrails / Clifford Mallory
Trek deep into LaBonte Canyon on a 5.5 mile loop trail in the heart of Medicine Bow Routt National Forest near Garrett, Wyoming. This remote hike is one you'll return to again and again.

Find a trail map and guide here

What’s your favorite hidden hike in Wyoming? Tell us about it in the comments below, or Nominate your local park.

Address: Medicine Bow Trail - Routt National Forest, Wyoming, USA
Address: Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming 82834, USA
Address: Wyoming Creek, United States
Address: Cody, WY 82414, USA
Address: Dubois, WY 82513, USA
Address: Boulder, WY 82923, USA
Address: Lovell, WY 82431, USA
Address: Buford, WY 82052, USA