The Sinks Canyon Trail
This driving tour offers everything from wildlife viewing and scenic vistas to a taste of the rough and tumble Old West. You’ll visit the Fremont County Pioneer Museum and the Museum of the American West, stop at Sinks Canyon Visitor Center and head up The Loop Road into the Shoshone National Forest and stop at Red Canyon, our own scenic wonder. You’ll have opportunities for picnicking and fishing along the way.
FULL DAY DRIVING TOUR, 65 MILES ROUNDTRIP
Lander
The friendly town of Lander, population 7,500, was the first community settled in Wind River Country. At the base of the Wind River Mountains, Lander became the central supply point for Indians, trappers, ranchers and homesteaders in the 1800s and was also a favorite watering hole for notorious outlaws, including Butch Cassidy.
For a taste of history before starting on the Sinks Canyon Trail, visit Lander’s Pioneer Museum at 630 Lincoln Street. The museum has an exceptional collection of Native American and pioneer artifacts and is open six days a week.
Sinks Canyon
The Sinks Canyon Trail is an easily accessible mountain experience. Start by picking up a picnic for the mountains. From downtown Lander, follow the signs to Sinks Canyon Road, where the tour begins. Sinks Canyon and the State Park get their name from the geological wonder known as “The Sinks.” Stop at the Rise, the Sinks and the Visitors Center to learn more about the underground disappearance of the Popo Agie River. For an intimate look at the park, ask for information on interpretive nature walks, camping and picnic areas within the canyon.
From the Visitors Center, continue south on Sinks Canyon Road, keeping an eye out for rock climbers on the cliffs to the right and wildlife everywhere else.
At Bruce’s Bridge parking lot either park and take a magnificent 1.5-mile hike up to the roaring Popo Agie Falls or continue on the unpaved, single-lane Loop Road into the Shoshone National Forest.
The Loop Road
The 26-mile Loop Road is a narrow, winding dirt road that offers wonderful views of the Wind River Mountains as well as picture perfect spots at several lakes for lunch and fishing. Worthen Reservoir, and Frye, Fiddler’s and Louis lakes are all accessible by car.
You’re at the top of the Loop Road at almost 10,000′ when you see a “Blue Ridge” sign. At Louis Lake, motorized boating is allowed, while non-motorized boating is allowed on the other accessible lakes.
Red Canyon
Once you reach Hwy. 28, where the pavement begins again, you’re less than 30 miles from Lander. Turn left and watch for the breathtaking Red Canyon to the left. Pull into the turnout area for a long look at the deep red cliffs that overlook the Red Canyon Ranch, owned by The Nature Conservancy and operated as a working cattle ranch.
HALF DAY DRIVING TOUR, 65 MILES ROUNDTRIP
The Sinks Canyon Tour over the Loop Road and back to Lander can be completed in a half day by just driving and sightseeing. The entire loop is roughly 65 miles, but remember that the 26-mile Loop Road is a rough gravel road with a 25 mph speed limit. With only a few stops, the trip can usually be completed in less than three hours.
Quick Driving Tour, 18 Miles Roundtrip
If you prefer a short hike, skip the Loop Road and spend time in Sinks Canyon State Park. (See full day tour for information.)
Hotels & Motels
Black Bear Inn
505 W. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
Branding Iron Inn
401 W. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
Chinook Winds Motel
640 S. 1st St.
Dubois, WY
Comfort Inn & Suites
2020 N. Federal
Riverton, WY
Frontier Lodge
808 Main St.
Lander, WY
Green Mountain Motel
2271 Hwy 789
Jeffrey City, WY
Hampton Inn & Suites
2500 North Federal Blvd
Riverton, WY
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1002 11th St.
Lander, WY
Holiday Inn Riverton – Convention Center
900 E. Sunset Blvd.
Riverton, WY
Inn at Lander
260 Grandview Drive
Lander, WY
Jackpine Motel
120 S. Federal Blvd.
Riverton, WY
Lava Mountain Lodge
3577 US Hwy 26 W.
Dubois, WY
Longhorn Ranch Lodge & RV
5810 E Highway 26
Dubois, WY
Motel 6
302 E. Fremont Ave.
Riverton, WY
Paintbrush Motel
1550 N. Federal Blvd.
Riverton, WY
Rocky Mountain Lodge
1349 W. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
Rodeway Inn
611 W. Main
Riverton, WY
Rodeway Inn & Suites Pronghorn Lodge
150 E. Main St.
Lander, WY
Roomers Motel
319 N. Federal Blvd.
Riverton, WY
Shoshone Rose Casino & Hotel
5690 Hwy 287
Lander, WY
Silver Spur Motel
1240 Main St.
Lander, WY
Stagecoach Motor Inn
103 Ramshorn St.
Dubois, WY
Sundowner Station
1616 N. Federal Blvd.
Riverton, WY
Super 8 Motel
1412 Warm Springs Dr.
Dubois, WY
Super 8 Motel
1040 N. Federal Blvd
Riverton, WY
The Lander Motel
569 Main St
Lander, WY
The Mill House
125 Main St.
Lander, WY
Tomahawk Motor Lodge
208 E. Main St.
Riverton, WY
Trail’s End Motel
511 Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
Twin Pines Lodge & Cabins
218 W. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
Wind River Hotel & Casino
180 Red Wolf Place
Riverton, WY
Wind River Motel
519 W. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
Museums & Exhibits
Children’s Center for Arts, Technology and Science
120 S. Third St. E
Riverton, WY
Dubois Museum: Wind River Historical Center
909 W. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
Eastern Shoshone Tribal Cultural Center
90 Ethete Rd.
Ft. Washakie, WY
Evans/Dahl Memorial Museum
545 Main St.
Lander, WY
Fremont County Pioneer Museum
1445 W. Main St.
Lander, WY
Fremont County Pioneer Museum
1443 W. Main St.
Lander, WY
Gallery of the Wind & Museum
14631 US Hwy 287
Ft. Washakie, WY
Headwaters Arts & Conference Center
20 Stalnaker St
Dubois, WY
Intertribal Center, CWC
2820 W. Main
Riverton, WY
Lander Art Center
258 E. Main St.
Lander, WY
Lander Children’s Museum
465 Lincoln Avenue
Lander, WY
National Bighorn Sheep Center
10 Bighorn Lane
Dubois, WY
National Museum of Military Vehicles
6419 U.S. Hwy 26
Dubois, WY
Northern Arapaho Experience Culture Room
180 Red Wolf Place
Riverton, WY
Riverton Museum
700 E. Park Ave.
Riverton, WY
Sixth Crossing
4181 US Hwy 789
Lander, WY
South Pass City State Historic Site
125 Main Street
South Pass, WY
St. Stephens Indian Mission & Heritage Center
33 St. Stephens Rd.
St. Stephens, WY
Wind River Heritage Center
1075 S. Federal Blvd.
Riverton, WY
Wind River Valley Artists Guild Gallery
20 Stalnaker St.
Dubois, WY
Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary
8616 Hwy 287
Lander, WY
Wyoming Game and Fish Wildlife Exhibit
260 Buena Vista
Lander, WY
Restaurants
Arby’s
1140 W. Main
Riverton, WY
Atlantic City Mercantile
100 E. Main
Atlantic City, WY
Bar 10
114 S. Broadway
Riverton, WY
Breadboard
124 E. Washington
Riverton, WY
Breadboard
1350 W. Main
Lander, WY
Brown Sugar Coffee Roastery
303 E. Main
Riverton, WY
Buffalo Coffee
180 Red Wolf Place
Riverton, WY
Buffalo Grill
180 Red Wolf Place
Riverton, WY
Burger King
2150 N. Federal Blvd.
Riverton, WY
Carson’s Bar & Grill
592 Main St
Lander, WY
Cee nokuu Cafe, Wind River Casino
180 Red Wolf Place
Riverton, WY
China Garden
162 N. 6th Street
Lander, WY
Chopstix Asian Bistro
824 N. Federal Blvd
Riverton, WY
Cowboy Cafe
115 E. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
Cowfish/Lander Brewing Co
148 Main Street
Lander, WY
Crooked Creek
76 Fir Road
Dubois, WY
Dairy Land Drive-In
977 Main Street
Lander, WY
Dairy Queen
819 N. Federal Blvd.
Riverton, WY
Daylight Donut & Ice Cream
622 E. Main Street
Riverton, WY
Deka-Guy Hee, Shoshone Rose Casino
5690 Hwy 287
Lander, WY
Domino’s Pizza
1188 W. Main
Riverton, WY
Domino’s Pizza
175 N. 4th
Lander, WY
El Jarro
1422 Warm Springs D.
Dubois, WY
El Sol De Mexico
453 Main Street
Lander, WY
El Sol De Mexico
711 E. Main
Riverton, WY
End Zone
692 Main St
Lander, WY
Flat Stick Bar & Grill
1 Golf Course Dr.
Lander, WY
Gannett Grill
126 Main St.
Lander, WY
Get Hooked
12 Boysen Marina Rd
Shoshoni,
Kai Espresso
109 Main St.
Hudson, WY
KFC
830 N. Federal
Riverton, WY
KT’s Grab N Grub
204 E. 2nd
Shoshoni, WY
Lander Bake Shop
259 Main St.
Lander, WY
Little Caesars
1104 N. Federal Blvd
Riverton, WY
Maverick Cafe
808 Main Street
Lander, WY
McDonald’s
813 N. Federal
Riverton, WY
McDonald’s
235 McFarlane Drive
Lander, WY
Middle Fork
351 Main St
Lander, WY
Miner’s Grubstake
150 Main St.
Atlantic City, WY
More Burgers and Shakes
122 S. 2nd
Riverton, WY
Morning Star, Little Wind Casino
800 Blue Sky Hwy
Ethete, WY
Mulino Italian Bistro
129 Main St.
Lander,
Noon Rock Pizza
112 E. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
Oriental Palace
202 S. 3rd St.
Riverton, WY
Oxbow
170 E. Main St.
Lander, WY
Paintbrush Grill, Little Wind C-Store
693 Blue Sky Hwy
Ethete, WY
Perrett’s
519 W. Main
Riverton, WY
Phil’s Dog Shak
611 E. Main
Riverton, WY
Pizza Hut
215 N. Federal
Riverton, WY
Pizza Hut
670 E. Main Street
Lander, WY
QT’s Restaurant, Holiday Inn
900 E. Sunset
Riverton, WY
Red Willow Restaurant, Wind River Hotel & Casino
180 Red Wolf Place
Riverton, WY
Riverton Country Club
4275 Country Club Road
Riverton, WY
Roasted Bean & Cuisine
514 W. Main
Riverton, WY
Rusty Truck
400 N. Federal Blvd
Riverton, WY
Shoshone Tribal Service & Food Mart
3 N. Fork Road
Ft. Washakie, WY
Shoshoni Senior Center
214 E. 2nd
Shoshoni, WY
Sinks Coffee
300 Main St.
Lander, WY
Smokehouse Burgers & Fries
116 N. 6th
Riverton, WY
Speedway Cafe
815 S. Federal
Riverton, WY
Split Rock Bar and Cafe
2297 Hwy 789
Jeffrey City, WY
Subway
900 W. Main
Riverton, WY
Subway
960 Main Street
Lander,
Subway Wal-Mart
1733 N. Federal
Riverton, WY
Sundowner Station Restaurant
1616 N. Federal
Riverton, WY
Svilar’s Bar & Steakhouse
173 S. Main St.
Hudson, WY
Sweet Surprises
221A E. Main
Riverton, WY
Taco Bell
1812 N. Federal
Riverton, WY
Taco Johns
623 W. Main
Riverton, WY
Taco Johns
870 W. Main St.
Lander, WY
Taylor Creek Sinclair, Deli & Pizza
1426 Warm Springs Dr.
Dubois, WY
Thai Chef
720 E. Main
Lander, WY
Thai Chef 2
712 E. Fremont Ave
Riverton, WY
The Cove Restaurant
301 E. Main St
Riverton, WY
The Depot
110 S. 1st
Riverton, WY
The Lone Buffalo Steakhouse
120 E. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
The Lone Burrito
106 E. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
The Lone Burrito
106 E. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
The Moose Outpost
616 W. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
The Perch Coffee House
132 E. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
The Rise
228 Main St.
Lander, WY
The Summit Restaurant
260 Grandview
Lander, WY
Tony’s Pizza
637 Main St.
Lander, WY
Trailhead Restaurant
203 E. Main
Riverton, WY
Village Cafe
515 W. Ramshorn St.
Dubois, WY
Wendy’s
1800 N. Federal Blvd
Riverton, WY
Wilderness Boundary Restaurant, Lava Mountain Lodge
3577 US Hwy 26
Dubois, WY
RV Parks & Campgrounds
B & K Shoreline Stop
14 Bass Lake Road
Shoshoni, WY
Boysen State Park
120 Boysen Dr.
Shoshoni, WY
Dexter Mill RV Park
3 Vajestic
Atlantic City, WY
Dickinson Park Public Campground
HWY 287
Lander,
Dubois Campgrounds
105 Kelsey
Dubois, WY
Dubois Wind River KOA
225 Welty St.
Dubois, WY
Eiilott RV Sites
501 Hursh St
Riverton, WY
Jim Moss Arena
500 Eight Mile Road
Riverton, WY
Lander City Park Public Campground
405 Fremont St.
Lander, WY
Lava Mountain Lodge
3577 US Hwy 26 W.
Dubois, WY
Longhorn Ranch Lodge & RV
5810 E Highway 26
Dubois, WY
Louis Lake Lodge
1811 Louis Lake Rd
Lander, WY
Louis Lake Public Campground
1811 Louis Lake Rd
Lander, WY
Maverick RV Park & Campground
1104 N. Second Street
Lander, WY
Sinks Canyon State Park Public Campground
3079 Sinks Canyon Rd.
Lander, WY
Sleeping Bear RV Park & Campground
715 E Main
Lander, WY
Solitude RV Park
5628 U.S. 26
Dubois, WY
The Rock Shop Inn & Restaurant
4260 WY-28
, WY
Twin Pines RV Park & Campground
7345 Hwy. 789
Lander, WY
Wild Willow Campground and Fishing
11124 Hwy 789
Riverton, WY
Wind Haven RV Resort
646 S. 1st St.
Dubois, WY
Wind River Basin Campground
23 Trout Creek Rd.
Fort Washakie, WY
Wind River RV Park
1618 E. Park Ave
Riverton, WY
Worthen Meadows Reservoir Campground
Forest Road 300
Lander, WY
Tours
3C Guiding
P.O. Box 493
Dubois, WY
Cutthroat Fly Shop & Adventures
202 E. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
Dubois Fish Hatchery
5 Fish Hatchery Court
Dubois, WY
Dubois Museum: Wind River Historical Center
909 W. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
Eagle Bronze Foundry
130 Poppy St.
Lander, WY
Eastern Shoshone Tribe Buffalo Tours
#14 North Fork Road
Fort Washakie, WY
Equitour, Ltd.
10 Stalnaker St
Dubois, WY
Fremont County Pioneer Museum
1443 W. Main St.
Lander, WY
National Bighorn Sheep Center
10 Bighorn Lane
Dubois, WY
Riverton Museum
700 E. Park Ave.
Riverton, WY
South Pass City State Historic Site
125 Main Street
South Pass, WY
Wind River Climbing Guides
425 Popo Agie
Lander, WY
Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary
8616 Hwy 287
Lander, WY
Vacation Rentals & Cabins
Atlantic City Cabin
295 Atlantic City Road
Atlantic City, WY
Big Diamond Ranch
38 Stucki Weg Drive
Dubois, WY
C&E Hunt Club
338 Gas Hills Rd.
Riverton, WY
Cabins On The Wind
605 W. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
Flying W
701 W. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
Jakey’s Fork Homestead B&B
9 Fish Hatchery Road
Dubois, WY
Louis Lake Lodge
1811 Louis Lake Rd
Lander, WY
Mountain Pinnacle Properties
3544 US Hwy 26
Dubois, WY
Never Sweat Lodge
1408 Warm Springs Dr
Dubois, WY
Outlaw Cabins
2415 Squaw Creek Rd
Lander, WY
Ram’s Horn Guest Ranch
334 Ramshorn Ranch Road
Dubois, WY
The Barn
52 Bald Mountain Road
Dubois, WY
The Hyde Out
15 North Dexter Ave.
Atlantic City, WY
The Rock Shop Inn & Restaurant
4260 WY-28
, WY
Wind River Chalet & Retreat House
65 Bald Mountain Road
Dubois, WY
Wyoming Mountain Properties
16 Kingfisher Dr.
Dubois, WY
Visitors Centers
Dubois Chamber of Commerce
708 Meckem St
Dubois, WY
Lander Chamber of Commerce
100 N. 1st
Lander, WY
Shoshoni Chamber of Commerce
216 Idaho
Shoshoni, WY
Sinks Canyon State Park Visitor Center
3018 Sinks Canyon Road
Lander, WY
US Forest Service Visitor Center
333 East Main
Lander, WY
US Forest Service Visitor Center
1403 W. Ramshorn
Dubois, WY
WYRiverton Chamber and Visitor Center
1075 S. Federal Blvd.
Riverton, WY