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Shoshone National Forest

Shoshone N.F.

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Established in 1891 as part of the Yellowstone Timberland Reserve, the Shoshone National Forest consists of some 2.4 million acres of varied terrain ranging from sagebrush flats to rugged mountains. more info

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© Vertical Media Established in 1891 as part of the Yellowstone Timberland Reserve, the Shoshone National Forest consists of some 2.4 million acres of varied terrain ranging from sagebrush flats to rugged mountains.

With Yellowstone National Park on its western border, the Shoshone encompasses the area from the Montana state line south to Lander, Wyoming, which includes portions of the Absaroka, Wind River, and Beartooth Ranges. The western boundary of the forest south of Yellowstone is the crest of the Continental Divide. Elevations on the Shoshone range from 4,600 feet at the mouth of the spectacular Clarks Fork Canyon to 13,804 feet atop Gannett Peak, Wyoming's highest.

The higher mountains are snow-clad most of the year. Immense areas of exposed rock are interspersed with meadows and forests. Those who hike into the back country or drive through the North Fork of the Shoshone River Canyon or over the Beartooth Plateau agree that the varied scenery is superlative. All Yellowstone National Park visitors entering from the east or northeast travel through the Forest. There are many resorts and dude ranches within or near the Forest that provide food, lodging, guide and outfitting services.

Activities:

  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • X-Country Skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Ice Climbing

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