Are you looking forward to all that the year has to bring? If you use the beginning of the year as a time for reflection, resolution, and relaxation, you’ll want to check out any of these seven beautiful Wyoming winter hikes ASAP! Lace up your hiking boots and grab your winter travel essentials as you tackle these cool and calming hikes in Wyoming.
- Sinks Canyon State Park, Lander
Sinks Canyon State Park/Facebook There are miles of trails to explore in Sinks Canyon State Park, but don’t miss the “Sinks,” where the Popo Agie River flows into an underground cavern. If you fall in love with this park, which is easy to do, you can rent their winter yurts for an isolated and peaceful getaway. Check out this article for more about this amazing state park. Sinks Canyon State Park, 3079 Sinks Canyon Rd, Lander, WY 82520, USA
- Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis
Hot Spring State Park/Facebook Hot Springs State Park is the place to go to relax. Hike around the massive mineral hot springs, check out the Tepee Fountain, and cross the swinging bridge over an icy river. After a day out in the elements, head to the soaking pools to wind down and warm up. Hot Springs State Park, 220 Park St, Thermopolis, WY 82443, USA
- Bradley and Taggart Lake, Grand Teton National Park
Katie Rompala/Flickr Grand Teton National Park is a winter wonderland. Strap on your snowshoes and embark on an incredible Wyoming winter hike around Bradley and Taggart Lake. The views of the mountains are breathtaking. Learn more about this age-old hobby at this very place in this article! Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
- Bighorn National Forest
U.S. Forest Service - Bighorn National Forest/Facebook Pick out any of the 949 trailheads within Bighorn National Forest for a hike and you won’t be disappointed. You’ll find everything from backcountry backpacking treks (not recommended for beginners!) to casual day hikes that show off the impressive Big Horn mountains under a fresh blanket of snow. Read more about the forest and its wonders here! Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming, USA
- Devils Tower National Monument
US Department of the Interior/National Park Service/Facebook Bears Den / Devils Tower always stands out above a snowy landscape! Visit the country’s first National Monument to see this unique wonder for yourself. The trails around the monument aren’t typically maintained in winter, but if you have snowshoes, oversnow travel is easy and will show off one-of-a-kind winter views. Read more about hiking this natural wonder in this article. Devils Tower-National Monument Road, Devils Tower-National Monument Rd, Devils Tower, WY 82714, USA
- Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
EA Holt/AllTrails There are hundreds of trails in the Snowy Range, and most people take to them by Snowmobile! However, if you’re looking for an impressive Wyoming winter hike, try out the Lakes Trail. The views along the way are some of the best in the forest. Click here to learn more! Medicine Bow Trail - Routt National Forest, Wyoming, USA
- Guernsey State Park, Guernsey
Guernsey State Park/Facebook This historic and scenic state park is open year-round, so you can explore the famous Civilian Conservation Corps sites any time. The view of the park’s historic structures is impressive when the water ices over and there’s fresh snow on the hillside. Check it out for a relaxing way to wind down and enjoy a Wyoming winter hike. Learn more about this underrated gem here. Guernsey State Park, 2187 Lake Side Dr, Guernsey, WY 82214, USA
Where do you plan to hike this year? Tell us your hiking goals in the comments; we love hearing from you!
Sinks Canyon State Park/Facebook
There are miles of trails to explore in Sinks Canyon State Park, but don’t miss the “Sinks,” where the Popo Agie River flows into an underground cavern. If you fall in love with this park, which is easy to do, you can rent their winter yurts for an isolated and peaceful getaway. Check out this article for more about this amazing state park.
Sinks Canyon State Park, 3079 Sinks Canyon Rd, Lander, WY 82520, USA
Hot Spring State Park/Facebook
Hot Springs State Park is the place to go to relax. Hike around the massive mineral hot springs, check out the Tepee Fountain, and cross the swinging bridge over an icy river. After a day out in the elements, head to the soaking pools to wind down and warm up.
Hot Springs State Park, 220 Park St, Thermopolis, WY 82443, USA
Katie Rompala/Flickr
Grand Teton National Park is a winter wonderland. Strap on your snowshoes and embark on an incredible Wyoming winter hike around Bradley and Taggart Lake. The views of the mountains are breathtaking. Learn more about this age-old hobby at this very place in this article!
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
U.S. Forest Service - Bighorn National Forest/Facebook
Pick out any of the 949 trailheads within Bighorn National Forest for a hike and you won’t be disappointed. You’ll find everything from backcountry backpacking treks (not recommended for beginners!) to casual day hikes that show off the impressive Big Horn mountains under a fresh blanket of snow. Read more about the forest and its wonders here!
Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming, USA
US Department of the Interior/National Park Service/Facebook
Bears Den / Devils Tower always stands out above a snowy landscape! Visit the country’s first National Monument to see this unique wonder for yourself. The trails around the monument aren’t typically maintained in winter, but if you have snowshoes, oversnow travel is easy and will show off one-of-a-kind winter views. Read more about hiking this natural wonder in this article.
Devils Tower-National Monument Road, Devils Tower-National Monument Rd, Devils Tower, WY 82714, USA
EA Holt/AllTrails
There are hundreds of trails in the Snowy Range, and most people take to them by Snowmobile! However, if you’re looking for an impressive Wyoming winter hike, try out the Lakes Trail. The views along the way are some of the best in the forest. Click here to learn more!
Medicine Bow Trail - Routt National Forest, Wyoming, USA
Guernsey State Park/Facebook
This historic and scenic state park is open year-round, so you can explore the famous Civilian Conservation Corps sites any time. The view of the park’s historic structures is impressive when the water ices over and there’s fresh snow on the hillside. Check it out for a relaxing way to wind down and enjoy a Wyoming winter hike. Learn more about this underrated gem here.
Guernsey State Park, 2187 Lake Side Dr, Guernsey, WY 82214, USA
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Best Winter Hikes in Wyoming January 21, 2022 Tori Jane Where can I go winter hiking in Wyoming? Wyoming is an amazing place to hike year-round; if you’re a fan of the challenges that a snowy landscape can bring, you’ll enjoy hiking Wyoming during the coldest months. Some trails really seem to come alive in the winter; there’s something about the semi-arid landscape of Wyoming dusted in snow that’s especially magical. We have many favorite hikes to take in winter; some of those include hiking Devil’s Tower National Monument, which is easily one of the coolest hikes (haha, see what we did there?) in the country. We’re lucky; it’s right in our backyard. Grand Teton National Park is also a great place for winter hikes; we really like hiking Taggart Lake when it’s got a brand-new layer of snow! Other places offering great winter hiking options include Bighorn National Forest, which is home to more than 900 trailheads, and Shoshone National Forest, which is great for snowshoeing. For more information on each of these and more, check this article out! What are some fun things to do in the winter in Wyoming? In a nutshell: EVERYTHING. Seriously, Wyoming comes alive in a different way when it’s chilly and snowy; at least we think so. You can enjoy some top-notch skiing and snowshoeing opportunities, and snowboarding as designated areas is a blast. There are lots of small towns all over the state that love going all-out for the winter season; they look like dreamy scenes straight out of a snow globe, and you’ll love exploring each and every one. You can attend winter-centric events like dog sledding, ice and/or snow sculpting, and anything else your heart craves. Or, you could always cozy up in front of the fireplace with cocoa while it snows outside; that’s a relaxing and delightful option as well.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Best Winter Hikes in Wyoming
January 21, 2022
Tori Jane
Where can I go winter hiking in Wyoming? Wyoming is an amazing place to hike year-round; if you’re a fan of the challenges that a snowy landscape can bring, you’ll enjoy hiking Wyoming during the coldest months. Some trails really seem to come alive in the winter; there’s something about the semi-arid landscape of Wyoming dusted in snow that’s especially magical. We have many favorite hikes to take in winter; some of those include hiking Devil’s Tower National Monument, which is easily one of the coolest hikes (haha, see what we did there?) in the country. We’re lucky; it’s right in our backyard. Grand Teton National Park is also a great place for winter hikes; we really like hiking Taggart Lake when it’s got a brand-new layer of snow! Other places offering great winter hiking options include Bighorn National Forest, which is home to more than 900 trailheads, and Shoshone National Forest, which is great for snowshoeing. For more information on each of these and more, check this article out! What are some fun things to do in the winter in Wyoming? In a nutshell: EVERYTHING. Seriously, Wyoming comes alive in a different way when it’s chilly and snowy; at least we think so. You can enjoy some top-notch skiing and snowshoeing opportunities, and snowboarding as designated areas is a blast. There are lots of small towns all over the state that love going all-out for the winter season; they look like dreamy scenes straight out of a snow globe, and you’ll love exploring each and every one. You can attend winter-centric events like dog sledding, ice and/or snow sculpting, and anything else your heart craves. Or, you could always cozy up in front of the fireplace with cocoa while it snows outside; that’s a relaxing and delightful option as well.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Wyoming is an amazing place to hike year-round; if you’re a fan of the challenges that a snowy landscape can bring, you’ll enjoy hiking Wyoming during the coldest months. Some trails really seem to come alive in the winter; there’s something about the semi-arid landscape of Wyoming dusted in snow that’s especially magical. We have many favorite hikes to take in winter; some of those include hiking Devil’s Tower National Monument, which is easily one of the coolest hikes (haha, see what we did there?) in the country. We’re lucky; it’s right in our backyard. Grand Teton National Park is also a great place for winter hikes; we really like hiking Taggart Lake when it’s got a brand-new layer of snow! Other places offering great winter hiking options include Bighorn National Forest, which is home to more than 900 trailheads, and Shoshone National Forest, which is great for snowshoeing. For more information on each of these and more, check this article out!
What are some fun things to do in the winter in Wyoming?
In a nutshell: EVERYTHING. Seriously, Wyoming comes alive in a different way when it’s chilly and snowy; at least we think so. You can enjoy some top-notch skiing and snowshoeing opportunities, and snowboarding as designated areas is a blast. There are lots of small towns all over the state that love going all-out for the winter season; they look like dreamy scenes straight out of a snow globe, and you’ll love exploring each and every one. You can attend winter-centric events like dog sledding, ice and/or snow sculpting, and anything else your heart craves. Or, you could always cozy up in front of the fireplace with cocoa while it snows outside; that’s a relaxing and delightful option as well.
