Encampment, Wyoming
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Encampment
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Carbon County, Wyoming
Hike to Green Mountain Falls
7.2 mi / 120 ft gainFrom Encampment, Wyoming, start driving up the scenic Battle Pass. You'll drive about 6 miles from town. Turn on FR 550 towards Hog Park Reservoir. Take a right at the sign for Green Mountain Falls Trailhead (it is a short, wooden sign--be on the lookout!).There are a few options from here: you c...Read more -
Carbon County, Wyoming
Fly Fish at Heart Lake
When most people come to Medicine Bow National Forest, they usually do one of two hikes: the Lakes Trail or the Peak. Yes, both are spectacular. But break out your topo map to discover some of Medicine Bow's hidden gems, like Heart Lake.The first adventure of this hike is getting there. From High...Read more -
Carbon County, Wyoming
Hike to the Summit of Medicine Bow Peak
4.41.6 miMedicine 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...Read more -
Carbon County, Wyoming
Backpack the Medicine Bow Peak Trail in the Snowy Range Mountains
7 mi / 1679 ft gainTake the Snowy Range Scenic Byway to Lake Marie trail head. Lake Marie trail head is the farthest west trailhead and parking area in the immediate Snowy Range Area. Parking in the lot there. I went on a Friday evening and there was one vehicle there. Double check you gear and tighten your hikin...Read more -
Centennial, Wyoming
Hike Sheep Lake Trail
6 mi / 1000 ft gainThere are a few ways to get you to Sheep Lake Trail, this particular one will take you to the trailhead via the Lewis Lake Trailhead near the picnic area. It makes it a longer hike, but trust, it's a beautiful one, and definitely not a hike you'll want to miss. The hike starts at an approximate e...Read more -
Walden, Colorado
Hike the Zirkel Circle (Gilpin Lake Loop)
5.011 mi / 2390 ft gainThe Slavonia trailhead is easily accessible from Steamboat Springs. The drive up CR 129 passes through beautiful ranch land before turning on to Seedhouse Road. Follow Seedhouse Rd to the end. There are several turn offs and dispersed camping in this area, however, the main road goes to the trail...Read more -
Rock River, Wyoming
Hike to Crater Lake, Medicine Bow National Forest
3 mi / 751 ft gainTo get here use exit 272 (Arlington) on I-80 and then proceed south on WY-13 for a quarter mile. Turn right on Elk Mountain Arlington Rd, from here on out the roads are unpaved. After a mile turn left on Forest Rd 111, following signs for Medicine Bow National Forest. Continue on Forest Rd 111 ...Read more -
Walden, Colorado
Backpack to Slide Lake in Mt. Zirkel Wilderness
6.4 mi / 1777 ft gainStart at the Rainbow Lake Trailhead 1126 in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness which is 19 miles south west of Walden, Colorado off Country Road 22A.The 6.4 mile out and back to Slide lake starts out at an elevation of 8750 and gives you a total elevation gain of 1777 feet at the end at Slide Lake. You...Read more -
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Hike to Mad Creek Barn
3.0Surrounded by ranches, barns are a common sight around Steamboat Springs, Colorado. There’s a great hike you can do to an old homestead to enjoy one of the best old barns in the area. Mad Creek Trail is a favorite hike of locals and tourists in Steamboat. The Mad Creek Trailhead is about 5 miles ...Read more