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Gems in Bighorn National Forest - 2

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gem Favorite Porcupine Falls

Porcupine Falls

(6) Lovell, WY
gem Favorite View from the Leigh Monument, Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming

Leigh Monument

(2) Worland, WY

Recommended Routes in Bighorn National Forest - 6

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Favorite Sunrise at Mistymoon Lake
Difficult

Cloud Peak Out-and-Back

23.8 mi 38.3 km 5,135' Up 1565.19 m Up 5,135' Down 1565.24 m Down

Buffalo, WY
Favorite Relaxing little spot at Her Lake
Intermediate/Difficult

Sherd Lake Loop

10.4 mi 16.7 km 1,559' Up 475.19 m Up 1,559' Down 475.18 m Down

Buffalo, WY
Favorite First glimpse of the cliffs on the other side of the creek.
Intermediate

Geneva Lake

9.1 mi 14.7 km 932' Up 284.16 m Up 932' Down 284.11 m Down

Sheridan, WY
Favorite View from the Leigh Monument, Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming
Very Difficult

Leigh Monument Out-and-Back

6.9 mi 11.1 km 318' Up 96.78 m Up 2,419' Down 737.24 m Down

Worland, WY
Favorite Headed into Florence Canyon
Difficult

Florence Pass to Florence Lake

15.7 mi 25.3 km 1,929' Up 587.86 m Up 1,932' Down 588.76 m Down

Buffalo, WY
Favorite Overlooking Lake Elsa from the north.
Difficult

Elsa/Spear Lake Loop

25.3 mi 40.7 km 5,122' Up 1561.24 m Up 5,119' Down 1560.25 m Down

Sheridan, WY

Bighorn National Forest Hiking

  • 172 Miles 277 Kilometers of Trail
  • 6 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 2 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 29 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 11 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Bighorn National Forest - 36

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0.3 mi 0.5 km #1James T. Saban Lookout Trail #070
Intermediate
Buffalo, WY
Intermediate
Buffalo, WY
1.8 mi 3.0 km #2Baby Wagon Road #419
Intermediate
Buffalo, WY
Intermediate
Buffalo, WY
4.8 mi 7.7 km #3Virginia Creek Trail #098
Intermediate
Buffalo, WY
Intermediate
Buffalo, WY
1.4 mi 2.2 km #4Trail #73 Alternate
Intermediate
Buffalo, WY
Intermediate
Buffalo, WY
2.7 mi 4.4 km #5Trail #069 (Baby Wagon Creek Trail)
Difficult
Buffalo, WY
Difficult
Buffalo, WY
2.8 mi 4.6 km #6Forest Road #512312
Intermediate
Buffalo, WY
Intermediate
Buffalo, WY
4.7 mi 7.5 km #7Pasture Park Trail #410
Intermediate
Buffalo, WY
Intermediate
Buffalo, WY
2.1 mi 3.3 km #8Trail #73
Difficult
Buffalo, WY
Difficult
Buffalo, WY
4.8 mi 7.7 km #9East Tensleep Lake Trail #068
Intermediate/Difficult
Buffalo, WY
Intermediate/Difficult
Buffalo, WY
3.2 mi 5.2 km #10Lake Creek ATV Trail #100
Intermediate/Difficult
Buffalo, WY
Intermediate/Difficult
Buffalo, WY

Photos of Bighorn National Forest - 148

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Headed into Florence Canyon
Mar 6, 2019 near Buffalo, WY
Fun trail to hike in the winter also.
Mar 8, 2019 near Sheridan, WY
Dog approved!
Mar 11, 2019 near Lovell, WY
Looking to the northwest side of Shell Canyon from the end of the Shell Bench Trail.
Jun 14, 2019 near Greybull, WY
The first lake you arrive at, Shell Lake. One of many until you reach Emerald Lake.
Jul 18, 2019 near Greybull, WY
The end of the trail from the top of Paradise Falls.
Aug 11, 2019 near Greybull, WY
Porcupine Falls
Aug 15, 2019 near Lovell, WY
Lost Twin Lake (#1)
Oct 5, 2020 near Buffalo, WY