Three Adventures In July Around Northwest Wyoming
It’s time. Peak hiking season is finally here in northern Wyoming. If you are looking for a great way to get out and stretch your legs - or just get away from the business of Cody for a day - we have some ideas about how to make it happen.
Below, you will find links to three different hikes easily accessible right now from any place in Park County. We have you covered no matter whether you want an easy stroll with the family or an all day lung-buster.
Just remember to go prepared. Make sure that you take the 11 essentials for hiking in our area, and remember to follow our suggestions for hiking in grizzly country.
Best hike with the family (easy grade, and short mileage) : Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls tumbles off the Beartooth Plateau and plunges into a hidden canyon on the north wall of the Clarks Fork Canyon. This is a great hike for families or folks wanting to get out but not spend a whole day driving or hiking. The trip into the Clarks Fork Canyon is an experience in and of itself with some spectacular geology, the rushing river and those crystal clear bluebird skies.
Best hike to get your steps in (some climbs, and longer miles) : Four Bear Trail
The Four Bear trail leads to the beautiful 7,600-foot summit of Four Bear Mountain with views of the Wapiti Valley and north toward Sunlight Basin. Four Bear is a well-maintained trail on a section of public land between privately owned parcels along the North Fork Highway. It is a fun and adventurous trail in its own right, as well as a backpackers’ gateway to the North Absaroka Wilderness.
Best hike for big adventure and a big workout (more climbs, longer miles) : Mormon Creek
Starting from the North Fork Highway at 6,500 feet, this trail climbs through an evergreen forest alongside Mormon Creek. At trail’s end, it reaches a high alpine saddle at 10,300 feet with views of Sleeping Giant Mountain above and the deep gorge of Grinnell Creek far below.
WANT more great places to hike around cody, Yellowstone, and Park County?
Check out our very own trail guide, The Hidden Side of Yellowstone. You can buy it here, or in-store.