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Hiking in Wyoming

Wyoming Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Explore the best hiking trails and trekking routes in Wyoming.

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This guide covers 10+ hiking trails in Wyoming — Cascade Canyon Trail, Observation Point Trail — Old Faithful Overlook and Garnet Canyon to Middle Teton Glacier top the list. Every recommendation carries its practical details: typical costs, the best time to visit, and what to know before you commit.

Wyoming is the least populous U.S. state yet one of its most spectacular, encompassing Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and vast high-plains ranching country. Cowboy culture runs deep, rodeos are a living tradition, and the landscape swings from boiling geysers to glacier-carved peaks within a single afternoon's drive.

Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

  1. 1

    Cascade Canyon Trail

    9.2 miles round-trip (14.8 km); shorter 4-mile option with ferry4–6 hours900 ft gain (274 m); max elevation 7,800 ft (2,377 m)

  2. 2

    Observation Point Trail — Old Faithful Overlook

    2 miles round-trip (3.2 km)1.5–2 hours580 ft gain (177 m)

  3. 3

    Garnet Canyon to Middle Teton Glacier

    12 miles round-trip (19.3 km)6–9 hours4,800 ft gain (1,463 m)

  4. 4

    Mystic Falls & Biscuit Basin Loop

    3.8 miles round-trip (6.1 km)2–3 hours300 ft gain (91 m)

  5. 5

    Death Canyon Trail

    8 miles round-trip to canyon floor (12.9 km); 16 miles for full loop4–6 hours (to canyon floor)1,600 ft gain (488 m) to canyon rim

  6. 6

    Phelps Lake Loop

    7 miles loop (11.3 km)3–4 hours740 ft gain (226 m)

  7. 7

    Beartooth Plateau Day Hike

    Varies; suggested loop 5–8 miles (8–13 km)3–5 hoursStarting elevation 10,900 ft (3,322 m); minimal gain

  8. 8

    Wind River High Route — Cirque of the Towers

    23 miles round-trip to Cirque of the Towers (37 km)3–5 days3,300 ft gain (1,006 m) over the approach

  9. 9

    Laramie Peak Hike

    10 miles round-trip (16.1 km)5–7 hours3,200 ft gain (975 m); summit 10,272 ft (3,131 m)

  10. 10

    Dunoir Valley and Absaroka Wilderness Hike

    8–14 miles (varies by route)4–8 hours (day hike) or overnight1,500–2,500 ft gain depending on route

Trail difficulty levels

Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.

Easy

Mostly flat, well-marked paths. Suitable for families and casual walkers.

Moderate

Some elevation gain, longer distances. Requires basic fitness.

Hard

Significant climbs and exposure. Requires good fitness and route-finding.

Expert

Technical terrain, scrambling, or alpine conditions. Experience essential.

Local hazards

What to watch out for on the trail.

High

Sudden weather changes — always carry rain gear and warm layers.

Medium

Wildlife encounters — make noise on the trail and store food properly.

Medium

Trail conditions can deteriorate after rain — check recent reports before setting out.

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