Buffalo, Wyoming
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Buffalo, Wyoming
Backpack to Willow Lake in the Cloud Peak Wilderness
5.08.4 mi / 8100 ft gainThis was my first ever backpacking adventure and I couldn't recommend a better first timer trip. It's only a little over 8 miles so can easily be done as a full day hike, or backpacking for beginners! To get to the trailhead, you'll take Hwy 16 west from Buffalo, WY to Forest Service Road 20. You...Read more -
Buffalo, Wyoming
Backpack to Highland Lake
5.016 mi / 1500 ft gainTo get to Little Goose Trailhead take Red Grade Rd. west out of the little town on Bighorn for about 10 miles, then keep your eye out for FS Rd. 314 on the left, this you will follow until the road will eventually dead-end at the trailhead. There are a couple creek crossings and the road is prett...Read more -
Buffalo, Wyoming
Summit Blacktooth Mountain
24 mi / 4000 ft gainTo get to the Little Goose Trailhead make sure you have a vehicle capable of traveling over very rough terrain and big rocks and cross 3 creeks, one of which is about 50 feet wide and 2 feet deep. Four-wheel drive would be strongly recommended. From the Little Goose Trailhead you will need to hi...Read more -
Ten Sleep, Wyoming
Lost Twin Lakes Trail
5.013.44 mi / 2992 ft gainLost Twin Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Buffalo, Wyoming.Read more -
Big Horn County, Wyoming
Hike to Bomber Mountain
5.022.8 mi / 3000 ft gainStarting at West Tensleep Lake Trailhead is the best place to begin the trek up to Bomber Mountain. It is a 6.5 mile hike up to Mistymoon Lake following trail #63. It is about 1,100 foot elevation gain in the 6.5 miles, and the hike is very nice going in and out of the trees so you can get some s...Read more -
Buffalo, Wyoming
Hike to Rainbow Lake in the Cloud Peak Wilderness
Best accessed from the Geneva Pass trail, Rainbow Lake is a gorgeous hidden gem. It's not on the main Solitude Trail or the Lake Loop, but it's pretty straightforward to access. The lake is most easily reached via the Cliff Lake Trail. If you're approaching from Geneva Pass, take the Cliff Lake T...Read more -
Ten Sleep, Wyoming
Rock Climbing Ten Sleep
5.0Ten Sleep Canyon is one of the best places to climb in the US. Located in North Central Wyoming, it is home to almost nobody other than the wild life. The closest town is Ten Sleep, population of about 210 people. The town has everything you might need: a coffee shop with Wifi and a great Bar w...Read more -
Sheridan, Wyoming
Hike Soldier Ridge Trail
8.2 miThis 4-mile (one-way) trail is a great spot just outside of town. The trail rolls gently with the hills and the views of the Bighorns and town are spectacular. I'd highly recommend stopping by for sunrise or sunset for some incredible light. It's great for a quick walk, run, or even mountain bike...Read more -
Parkman, Wyoming
Hike Tongue River Canyon
8.8 mi / 830 ft gainStarting at the Tongue Canyon Campground, the trail meanders next to the river as the canyon walls get deeper and deeper. There are some pretty incredible limestone walls here, and the views along the canyon are excellent. Eventually you'll start to climb a bit more, away from the river and up in...Read more
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