Hiking Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park

Spread over an area of 2.2 million acres, the Yellowstone National Park is one of the most famous American wilderness areas where more than 1,100 miles (1770 km) of Wyoming hiking trails are available. However, this part is not safe and you may face many inherent wilderness risks, such as unpredictable wildlife and weather conditions, cold-water lakes, turbulent streams, and rugged mountains with loose, falling rocks.

For hiking Wyoming, you can choose any of the trails along the Yellowstone River near the north entrance of the park to Yellowstone Lake in the south.

Featured Wyoming Hiking Trails

In case you like challenging and adventurous Wyoming trails, you must go for the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in Seven Mile Hole. Starting at the Glacial Boulder, the trailhead to Inspiration Point Road, it is an excellent option available in the exotic locales of America. However, remain cautious and careful throughout the trail and conserve your stamina, as the hike back out could be considerably long depending on your and the weather’s condition. As this Wyoming trail passes through many dormant and active hot springs, you have to be extra vigilant.

Another Wyoming trail worth considering is the Sepulcher Mountain Trail, an 11-mile loop trail. It starts from Clematis Gulch between Liberty Cap and the stone house and traverses along the Beaver Ponds trail to the Sepulcher Mountain trail junction.

During this hiking trail, you will reach an elevation of 3,400 feet en route pine trees and open meadows and the trail finally culminates at the 9,652-feet Sepulcher summit. The descent continues along the other side of the mountain through a broad open slope to the junction of the Snow Pass trail until you arrive at the junction with the Howard Eaton trial. It will take you through the west of the Mammoth Terraces and back to your starting trailhead.

Among the more strenuous hiking Wyoming options, you can choose the Black Tail Deer Creek-Yellowstone River Trail that covers a one-way distance of 12.5 miles. The total round trip distance of a short, easy hike of Wraith Falls is only one mile. You will pass through open sagebrush and pine-fir forest and reach the base of Wraith Falls on Lupine Creek.

Hiking Wyoming's Wind River Range encompasses almost all of the wilderness trails. The 12,000- and 13,000-feet high world famous summits, such as Wolf's Head, Pengora, and 13,800-feet Gannett Peak of the Wind River Range rise majestically in the Wyoming sky, while its rugged landscape is dotted with over 2,000 lakes.

Planning Your Wyoming Hiking Trip

However, if you have already decided that you are going to visit either Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Park Frommer's Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks will help you get the most out of your trip. It lists, the best hikes, detailed, accurate park and trail maps, a fully illustrated nature guide, what to see and do outside of the park and more.

When hiking Wyoming, do not forget to carry water, a raincoat or poncho, a warm hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, and a first aid kit. Available here. And always hike with a companion.