HIKING

There are countless fantastic hiking trails surrounding lander that should be explored! Wether you are looking for a quit walk along a glacier fed stream, or hopping over striking sandstone boulders in the sagebrush, there is something for everyone. Below are just a FEW of our favorite trails to help get you started. Whenever traveling in the Wind Rivers, we recommend all hikers carry bear spray. A great guide to the hiking around Lander can be found HERE.

Sinks To Rise Trail- 1/2 mile round trip. A short paved trail from the Sinks parking lot to the Rise fishpond. See the namesake for the canyon! Park HERE.

Johnny Behind The Rocks- 1/2-4 miles round trip. A strikingly beautiful swath of red sandstone peaking out of the sagebrush. There are many possible loops to choose from. Park HERE

The Bus Loop- 1/2-4 miles round trip. Minutes outside of town this is a great spot for a quick walk. Explore the network of trails and see if you can find the bus! Park HERE

Popo Agie Nature Trail- 1 mile round trip. Cross the suspension bridge and explore a series of loops on the North side of the canyon. A great place to run. Park HERE

The Falls Trail- 3 miles round trip. Cross the bridge over the Middle Fork and get into the Winds. This leads to the amazing waterfalls, as well as a swimming hole with a waterslide. Park HERE

Wild Iris Trails- 1/2-4 miles round trip. A beautiful network of trails on Limestone Mountain. Follow the two-track road North-West from the Wild Iris Main Wall parking lot for great views of the Southern Wind River Range to the West and Red Canyon to the East. Park HERE

Leg Lake Cirque- 9.2 miles round trip. A beautiful alpine cirque! This route follows a thin trail with route finding skills necessary. Park HERE.