The Cowboy State certainly has an abundance of outdoor beauty, including mountains, trails, and lakes with amazing views. And don’t forget about the forests. It is the 10th largest state by land area, and the least populated. Let’s explore five Wyoming hiking trails that will bring out your adventurous side. It’s a great day to get outside!
The 4.2-mile Wally World and Tuscany Trail Loop near Jackson, in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, is rated as moderately challenging.
Wally World and Tuscany Trail Loop/AllTrails The elevation gain is 688 feet. The trail offers beautiful views of the Teton Mountains. If you are lucky, you might even see a moose or a pheasant. Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming, USA
You can find the 2.6-mile out-and-back trail to Paradise Falls in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, near Shell, Wyoming. The trail is rated as easy, and other hikers have reported moose sightings.
Paradise Falls/AllTrails The trail is downhill on the way in, and uphill most of the way out. The elevation gain is 623 feet.
Paradise Falls has been called a natural water park. Take in the captivating view at the top.
Paradise Falls/AllTrails On a warm day, you may see other visitors, especially families, sliding into the pools formed by the waterfall. Paradise Falls, Forest Rd 121, Shell, WY 82441, USA
Hike the moderate 1.8-mile out-and-back trail to Upper Swift Creek Lake, near Afton, Wyoming. Don’t forget your fishing pole for this one!
Upper Swift Creek Lake/AllTrails Be prepared for a bit of a steep climb with a 1,145-foot elevation gain. Upper Swift Creek Trail, Upper Swift Crk Trl, Wyoming 83110, USA
The Slide Lake Trail near Smoot, Wyoming is 3.5 miles out and back and rated as easy. Be on the lookout for moose, wildflowers, and butterflies.
Slide Lake Trail/AllTrails There are just a few steep switchbacks at the end. Follow signs for the trail along the route. A mid-summer hike might be the best way to ensure the lake is not dry. Slide Lake, Wyoming 82925, USA
Rated as easy, the 1.9-mile Cache Creek and Hagen’s Trail Loop is in Jackson, Wyoming. Moose, deer, and eagles have been spotted here.
Cache Creek and Hagen’s Trail Loop/AllTrails The elevation gain is 173 feet. Leashed dogs are welcome. You can extend the hike to five miles depending on which bridge you cross, or offshoot trails you include. Cache Creek Trailhead, Jackson, WY 83001, USA
Lace up your hiking boots pronto, and head out to enjoy the splendor that is Wyoming. Come explore the forests with us on these five trails that will have you turning to the adventurous side, no doubt about it!
Wally World and Tuscany Trail Loop/AllTrails
The elevation gain is 688 feet. The trail offers beautiful views of the Teton Mountains. If you are lucky, you might even see a moose or a pheasant.
Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming, USA
Paradise Falls/AllTrails
The trail is downhill on the way in, and uphill most of the way out. The elevation gain is 623 feet.
On a warm day, you may see other visitors, especially families, sliding into the pools formed by the waterfall.
Paradise Falls, Forest Rd 121, Shell, WY 82441, USA
Upper Swift Creek Lake/AllTrails
Be prepared for a bit of a steep climb with a 1,145-foot elevation gain.
Upper Swift Creek Trail, Upper Swift Crk Trl, Wyoming 83110, USA
Slide Lake Trail/AllTrails
There are just a few steep switchbacks at the end. Follow signs for the trail along the route. A mid-summer hike might be the best way to ensure the lake is not dry.
Slide Lake, Wyoming 82925, USA
Cache Creek and Hagen’s Trail Loop/AllTrails
The elevation gain is 173 feet. Leashed dogs are welcome. You can extend the hike to five miles depending on which bridge you cross, or offshoot trails you include.
Cache Creek Trailhead, Jackson, WY 83001, USA
What is your favorite hiking trail in Wyoming? Share your thoughts with us!
For more hiking opportunities in Wyoming, read our articles on Wyoming’s 7 Wonders of the World and 12 Low-Key Hikes In Wyoming With Amazing Payoffs.
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