Have you ever wanted to see a beautiful waterfall, but the lines and crowds in our busy national parks discouraged you? If you’re up for a long and brutal hike, you can discover one of the most hidden cascades in the whole state. Not too many people have made this difficult, but rewarding, hike!

Way out in Bighorn National Forest there's a waterfall deep in the woods that's one of the most hidden in all of Wyoming.
AllTrails / Jeff Hartman
The 15-mile out-and-back trail starts off as an ATV road, but the wildflowers and wildlife you see along the way will make you forget you're following any sort of road at all.
AllTrails / Jeff Hartman
Soon, the peaceful road ends and you're in the wilderness! You've got quite the trek ahead of you if you want to see Wolf Falls.
AllTrails / Jeff Hartman
There are switchbacks, but you'll still have to contend with an elevation gain of around 3,300 feet. That's no walk in the park!
AllTrails / Jeff Hartman
There are fascinating sights along the way, including the abandoned campsite shown below. What do you think the earliest campers thought of this gorgeous scenery?
AllTrails / Kayla Grammer
You'll hear Wolf Falls before you see it, but when it comes into view, it will take your breath away.
AllTrails / Kayla Grammer
This hidden, underrated cascade tumbles for more than 150 feet, making it well worth the arduous journey to get here.

Bighorn National Forest is one of Wyoming’s most gorgeous places. To learn more about this stunning natural wonder, read about how Wyoming’s Bighorn National Forest Is Breathtaking Under A Blanket Of Fresh Snow.

And if you’re looking for a great place to hang out after the long hikes through the forest, Black Tooth Brewing Co. Is The Perfect Place To Grab A Beer After Hiking In Wyoming’s Bighorn National Forest

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