Hiking & Backpacking

Located on the eastern edge of Yellowstone National Park, there are a number of hiking and backpacking trails accessible from Cody, Wyoming.

SHOSHONE NATIONAL FOREST

940 miles of trail wind through the Shoshone's 2,466,586 acres. Hikers pass through terrain ranging from sagebrush flats to rugged mountain peaks. Trails vary in length, difficulty and elevation change. Wildlife on the Shoshone includes deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, grizzly and black bears, as well as numerous smaller animals, birds, and cold water fish. Please check trailhead bulletin boards for possible closures, special bear orders, and other current information.

For more information, contact:
Shoshone National Forest
Phone: 307-527-6241

- content from National Forest Service

Other Online Resources

  • Black Hills Hiking
    Hiking information for the Black Hills in South Dakota.
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