Hiking
With seven national forests, two national parks, numerous state
parks and more than 18 million acres of public land, hikers have plenty
to do and see throughout the Cowboy State. Whether you want to scale a
mountain or stroll across the prairie, Wyoming has the perfect hike for
you. With hundreds of trails to choose from, it’s hard to narrow it down
to just a few, but here are some favorites:
The state’s two national parks offer a plethora of hiking opportunities. Canyon Country is one of the best areas for hiking in Yellowstone National Park,
where you can see thermal mud pots, vents and lakes, open meadows and
old growth forest. Or try the Upper Geyser Basin trails — they’ll take
you past Old Faithful, Castle, Beehive and other impressive geysers. Grand Teton National Park
is also renowned for its hiking, from a day hike around Bearpaw and
Trapper Lakes to a strenuous backpacking trip along the Grand Teton
Loop.
There’s plenty of hiking outside the borders the national parks as well. Expert hikers and climbers can ascend Cloud Peak in the Bighorn National Forest, or tackle the Glacier Trail near Dubois.
Didn’t bring your climbing equipment? Not to worry, you can get the
peak payoff without the strain on the seven-mile Medicine Bow Peak loop
near the Snowy Range.
Backpacking
Backpacking is a personal experience, trying something new or honing
new-found skills. It's seeing with your own eyes, feeling, touching and
experiencing new lands, tasting the unknown. It’s a challenge to get
out there and do something, sleep under the stars, test your own limits
and see amazing scenery and wildlife. Read more about backpacking in
Wyoming here.
Walking Tours
Walking tours are a great way for people of all ages to experience
and take in all that Wyoming has to offer. Family travelers with young
kids, RV travelers taking a break and Western Explorers looking for that
unknown history will all enjoy the wide variety of walking tours in the
state.
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