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  2. WY
  3. …Central Wyoming
  4. Bighorn National Forest
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“A quick trail to a historic site. ”

Russell Hobart
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Miles

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KM

Point to Point

9,628' 2,934 m

High

9,527' 2,904 m

Low

123' 37 m

Up

122' 37 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

The trail is simple and relatively flat, but it heads through eerily beautiful country and end at an ancient ceremonial and astronomical site for native americas.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Bighorn National Forest Office

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Russell Hobart
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  4.5 from 2 votes

#5

in Bighorn National Forest

#10300

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#5

in Bighorn National Forest

#224

in Wyoming

#10,300

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The Medicine Wheel at sunrise
Jul 11, 2026 near Lovell, WY
Menacing skies in the Bighorns high country.
Jul 23, 2025 near Lovell, WY
Looking along the spoke of the Medicine Wheel that marks the summer solstice.
Jul 23, 2025 near Lovell, WY

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