Hiking
Hiking opportunities abound in the Bighorn National Forest. Grab your pack, water bottle, and hiking shoes and enjoy all of the wonders the Forest has to offer via one of our spectacular hikes. There are interpretive trails, hikes to beautiful waterfalls and overlooks, and multi-day options. Visit our informational handouts page for more details.
Backpacking
If you're looking for a muti-day adventure, there are opportunities across the Forest.
Day Hikes
There are many day hike options in the Bighorn National Forest. Short hikes include waterfall overlooks, interpretive trails, and canyon adventures.
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Adelaide Trail - 057
This 5.2 mile trail gently meanders along Shell Creek, crossing open meadows before reaching the Cloud Peak Wilderness boundary. The final destination is Adelaide Lake outside of the wilderness.
Adelaide Trailhead
Adelaide Trailhead provides access to Shell Creek Trail - #057 which enters Cloud Peak Wilderness.There are no facilities at this trailhead and parking is limited.
Alden Creek Trail - 072
This 2.5 mile long trail traverses through a high elevation meadow. It can be used as part of a loop route with other nearby trails.
Angeline Trail - 088
Angeline trail is 4.2 miles one-way and climbs steeply through the high alpine of Cloud Peak Wilderness, following Clear Creek for a short time. The destination is Lake Angeline.
Antler Creek Trail - 110
This remote 3.3 mile long trail is used mostly for hunting access.
Bald Mountain Campground
Site Closed
Bald Mountain Campground is open to self-supported camping as long as weather permits after season closures (no trash collection, water, or cleaning). It is located along U.S. Highway 14A, the…
Bald Ridge ATV Trail - 402
This 3.9 mile long motorized trail goes through high elevation mountain meadows and forested areas. It is near the western boundary of Cloud Peak Wilderness.
Bald Ridge Trail - #097
This is a non-motorized trail considered to be the back door to Lake Helen in the Cloud Peak Wilderness. This 2.8 mile trail ends at Misty Moon Trail - #063.
Balm Of Gilead Trail - 039
This 4.5 mile long trail is steep and located in the Rock Creek Recommended Wilderness Area.
Battle Park Trail - 173
This 3.8 mile long trail crosses Battle Park and Long Park Creek before it joins the Main Paintrock trail. A loop can be made when added to other trails in the area.