Ten Sleep, Wyoming

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Ten Sleep, Wyoming
Rock Climbing Ten Sleep

5.0

Ten 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...
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Ten Sleep, Wyoming
Camp at Sitting Bull Campground

Sitting Bull Campground is located in the Bighorn National Forest, on the west side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway near the Cloud Peak Wilderness (51 miles east of Worland, WY). The campground is adjacent to a beautiful mountain meadow that provides views of the surrounding mountains as well as oppo...
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Big Horn County, Wyoming
Summit Cloud Peak

4.8

23 mi / 4000 ft gain

Although there is more than one way to access the peak, the most commonly used route begins at the West Tensleep Trailhead & Campground (44.258019, -107.215344) (Elevation: 9101 ft.) The trailhead can be reached from Buffalo, WY. Heading Southwest on Cloud Peak Scenic Byway (HWY 16) turn lef...
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Big Horn County, Wyoming
Hike to Bomber Mountain

5.0

22.8 mi / 3000 ft gain

Starting 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...
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Ten Sleep, Wyoming
Lost Twin Lakes Trail

5.0

13.44 mi / 2992 ft gain

Lost Twin Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Buffalo, Wyoming.
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Buffalo, Wyoming
Backpack to Willow Lake in the Cloud Peak Wilderness

5.0

8.4 mi / 8100 ft gain

This 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...
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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...
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Buffalo, Wyoming
Fly Fish North Fork Crazy Woman Creek

Crazy Woman Canyon is usually less frequented, as tourists head to the western part of the state, completely unaware of the beauty and lore found along this route. The drive itself may be the reason to visit this area, but don't forget to pack the fishing gear. The North Fork Crazy Woman Creek ...
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Greybull, Wyoming
Explore the Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite

Located between Greybull and Shell, sits a very unique & family-friendly pit stop. It’s a place where visitors can literally walk in the footprints of dinosaurs! Discovered in 1997, the Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite is Wyoming's largest and most unique tracksite. It is one of the only sites t...
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Buffalo, Wyoming
Backpack to Robin Lake

5.0

12 mi / 1500 ft gain

Starting at Coffeen Park, head south on the Solitude Trail. This trail will wind through the woods for several miles, passing Lake Geneva, and then Solitude Lake. After a glimpse of Solitude (it's a bit off the trail to the west), you'll start the climb up to Geneva Pass. After Geneva Lake, the e...
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Shell, Wyoming
Drive the Bighorn Scenic Byway

Loaded with viewpoints and hiking trails along the way, the Bighorn Scenic Byway is a 57-mile scenic drive that carves its way through the mountains of Bighorn National Forest. The byway runs between Shell and Dayton, Wyoming along US Highway 14. This route is open between May and September. On...
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Buffalo, Wyoming
Horseback Trail Ride in Buffalo

Setting out across the gorgeous plains backed up against towering mountain ranges on horseback is the quintessential Wyoming experience and one that should be on every visitor's bucket list. Only a few activities remain that allow the experience to relive the authentic, Amercian Old West spirit...
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Buffalo, Wyoming
Backpack to Highland Lake

5.0

16 mi / 1500 ft gain

To 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...
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Buffalo, Wyoming
Summit Blacktooth Mountain

24 mi / 4000 ft gain

To 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...
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Shell, Wyoming
Explore Shell Canyon

4.0

Shell Creek starts high up in the Bighorn Mountains, and flows through the Bighorn National Forest until it reaches the Bighorn River, near the small western town of Greybull. Shell Canyon has been carved out over millions of years, creating deep limestone and granite cliffs. Make sure to stop at...
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Greybull, Wyoming
Ski Moonlight Peak

2 mi / 900 ft gain

The Bighorns have a whole lot to offer in any season. Most people probably do not think of the Bighorns as a ski destination, partly because there are only 2 ski areas in the whole range, and one, Antelope Butte was closed from 2004 until it reopened in 2018. To the west across the highway is a z...
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