Shoshone is the largest backcountry lake in North America, meaning this wild swath of Wyoming landscape will be yours for exploring – and an easy, solitary hike on this 6.1-mile out-and-back trail will make you forget you’re barely a stone’s throw from the crowds at Old Faithful.ĭeLacy is entirely in the tree line, so warm summer days are a great time to hike to this high-altitude lake, as the shade all day makes it pleasant and easy – even uphill back to the car. The trail is also a good jumping-off point to connect to other trails, including the 3100-mile-long Continental Divide Trail. With more than a thousand miles of trails to choose from within Yellowstone National Park, deciding which to hike can be overwhelming, but DeLacy Creek Trail leading to Shoshone Lake is one to circle on the map. Shoshone is the largest backcountry lake in North America, a wild swath of Wyoming landscape that's yours for exploring © Sean Jansen / Lonely Planet Shoshone Lake via DeLacy Creek Trail is the most relaxing hikeĦ.1 miles, 2–5 hours roundtrip (out and back), easy to moderate In an inviting wilderness setting, with flower-filled meadows and lakeside areas to set up a tent, the Lost Twin Lakes are a sight to see, nestled in a granite cirque (an amphitheater formed by erosion) – but they'll make you work to get there. (Not to worry, the breathtaking views are worth it.) Lost Twin Lakes is the most rewarding hikeġ3.4 miles, 7–12 hours roundtrip (out and back), difficult to strenuous Though not required, trekking or hiking poles are recommended – the return is steep, and many of the boulders are quite large and difficult to hike over. Whether you want to tackle the summit in a day or backpack to one of the meadow-filled sites beneath the summit to camp for the night, the trail is worthy of both endeavors.Īs it’s a loop, the preferred method of travel is clockwise, for better views of the landscape on the way down from the peak. Situated in the Snowy Range of southeastern Wyoming, the Lakes Trail Loop offers alpine vistas and technical hiking around granite boulders, en route to Medicine Bow Peak at 12,018ft. Medicine Bow Peak via Lakes Trail Loop is the best high-altitude hikeĦ.7 miles, 3–6 hours roundtrip (loop), difficult to strenuous Our tip: the views from the south side are the best, so start your trip in a counterclockwise direction to get there first. Starting off at the visitor center and looping back to the parking lot, the trail should take no more than half a day. With sections of flat and gravel for kids as well as steep climbs with rocky steps for experienced hikers, the sometimes hot and usually windy trail is a good mix. Paths like the Red Beds Trail offer a chance to get away from the crowds and view the tower – just be sure to keep one eye on your footing. At Devils Tower National Monument, paths like the Red Beds Trail offer a chance to get away from the crowds © Danita Delimont / Shutterstock Red Beds Trail is the best all-ages hikeĢ.8 miles, 2–4 hours roundtrip (loop), easyĪ trip to Wyoming isn’t complete without a visit to Devils Tower, the dramatic geologic uplift that became the country's first national monument in 1906 and continues to draw visitors from around the world.
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