Posted in Wyoming Nature April 10, 2022 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 and best hikes 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.

1. Sunset Ridge Trail, Medicine Bow Routt National Forest
Medicine Bow Trail - Routt National Forest, Wyoming, USA
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
Diamond Lake, Wyoming 82051, USA
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
Wallis Recreation Area, Buford, WY 82052, USA
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
Lake Louise, Wyoming 82513, USA
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
North Absaroka Street, N Absaroka St, Powell, WY 82435, USA
AllTrails / Jeff Hartman
Travel just over four 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
Pat O'Hara Peak, Wyoming 82414, USA
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.

Find a trail map and guide here.
8. Bonneville Pass via Du Noir Trail, Shoshone National Forest
Bonneville Pass, Wyoming 82513, USA
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
Lovell, WY 82431, USA
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
Sawmill Lakes, Wyoming 82834, USA
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
La Bonte Canyon Ranch LLC, 831 Braae Rd, Douglas, WY 82633, USA
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: Wallis Recreation Area, Buford, WY 82052, USA
Address: Medicine Bow Trail - Routt National Forest, Wyoming, USA
Address: Diamond Lake, Wyoming 82051, USA
Address: Lake Louise, Wyoming 82513, USA
Address: North Absaroka Street, N Absaroka St, Powell, WY 82435, USA
Address: Pat O'Hara Peak, Wyoming 82414, USA
Address: Bonneville Pass, Wyoming 82513, USA
Address: Lovell, WY 82431, USA
Address: Sawmill Lakes, Wyoming 82834, USA
Address: La Bonte Canyon Ranch LLC, 831 Braae Rd, Douglas, WY 82633, USA
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Best Hikes In Wyoming

April 15, 2022
SKS

What are the best hikes in Wyoming?

There is little debate that Wyoming is one of the best states for hiking in the country. Simply nothing prepares to the incredible, untouched land that covers the state. Whatever type of hiking you enjoy, we guarantee that our lovely state has something for you, and wanted to share some of the best hikes in Wyoming.

Mystic Falls, Fairy Creek and Little Firehole Loop

This hike may have a long name, but it’s actually a pleasant 3.5 mile loop trail in Yellowstone National Park. Mystic Falls, Fairy Creek, and Little Firehole Loop will take you up canyons where you can see roaring waterfalls, steam vents, cliffs, and views of the beautiful Yellowstone land below. The hike starts bringing you over Firehole River, which has steam rising off it during colder months. You’ll then walk along a raised boardwalk where you will hit the official trailheads for Mystic Falls. From there, you should start heading up to the waterfall, and we recommend continuing up the trail as far as you can. After exploring the area around the falls, you can return back to the starting trail and continue your loop in the same direction.

Upper Geyser Basin and Old Faithful Observation Point Loop

Our next hike is also in Yellowstone National Park. The Upper Geyser Basin and Old Faithful Observation Point Loop is a 5 mile hike that will take you high above the Upper Geyser Basin. From here, you have the best vantage point to watch the eruption, from high above the crowds below. Old Faithful is one of the most famous geyser and thermal feature in the parks, and seeing it from above is really something else! You won’t regret the uphill climb for an experience this unique, and it will also make for a great photo opportunity!

Address: Wallis Recreation Area, Buford, WY 82052, USA
Address: Medicine Bow Trail - Routt National Forest, Wyoming, USA
Address: Diamond Lake, Wyoming 82051, USA
Address: Lake Louise, Wyoming 82513, USA
Address: North Absaroka Street, N Absaroka St, Powell, WY 82435, USA
Address: Pat O'Hara Peak, Wyoming 82414, USA
Address: Bonneville Pass, Wyoming 82513, USA
Address: Lovell, WY 82431, USA
Address: Sawmill Lakes, Wyoming 82834, USA
Address: La Bonte Canyon Ranch LLC, 831 Braae Rd, Douglas, WY 82633, USA