Medicine Bow Peak Summit via Lake Marie Trailhead
Centennial, WY
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Distance
7.49 miles
Elevation Gain
1843.83 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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Wildflowers
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Added by Tobin Akehurst
Medicine Bow Peak has 4 different trailheads that lead to the summit with hikes ranging from 1.6 - 7.5 miles and up to a 2,000 ft elevation gain. Enjoy incredible views, wildflowers, and dozens of lakes in this alpine high-country.
Medicine Bow Peak (12,014ft) is the highest summit in the Snowy Range of Wyoming. There is a network of quality alpine trails leading around the mountain and up to the summit. Stop in at the Visitor Center in Centennial for a free map of the area and pick your route. Options exist from a direct 1.6 mile route, to an incredible 7.5 mile loop.
The Four Trailheads are as follows:
- Lake Marie Trailhead (41.3315675,-106.3253345)
- Mirror Lake Trailhead (41.338138,-106.3235919)
- Lewis Lake Trailhead (41.3586405,-106.2944908)
- Dipper Lake Trailhead (41.3668013,-106.3475806)
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Thomas Burton
7/26/2018
Great Scenery
Medicine Bow Peak has great views and the trail wanders right through a few beautiful lakes. If you are in the area it is ...
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Jason Godwin
11/22/2017
Hard, but rewarding hike
This was probably the most difficult, but one of the most rewarding hikes I have done to date. Let me start by saying that ...
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Lindsey Shea
11/19/2016
Full Moon Hike!
Did this as my first full moon night hike soon after I moved to WY from sunny CA. It was gorgeous and fun and ...
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Grant Whitty
9/28/2016
Not very prominent peak
Super fun hike and enjoyed my time up there by all means, the summit didn't feel very much like a summit though. Pretty gradual ...
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Melissa D
3/12/2016
Fall Hike
This took us about 7-8 hours to complete. Well worth it!
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