Day One: Togwotee Pass to Dubois<\/summary>\nTogwotee Pass, Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway<\/h4>\n
The full length of Togwotee Pass delivers magnificent mountain vistas, the peak of the Continental Divide, exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing, and stunning stops along the way for short hikes. This stretch of highway is one of two scenic byways<\/a> in Wyoming\u2019s Wind River Country and will introduce you to this special part of the state.<\/p>\nFalls Campground<\/h4>\n![\"Books](\"https:\/\/windriver.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bill-Sincavage-Dubois-Brooks-Lake-Creek-Falls-1000x1000-300x300.jpg\")
Brooks Lake Falls are a stunning view worth the short hike. Photo: Bill Sincavage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBrooks Waterfall, located at the Falls Campground<\/a>, an impressive clean mountain stream crashing through a rocky gorge, is another 16 miles down Highway 26. Turn right left off the highway at the Shoshone National Forest Service sign, find a parking spot and take a short walk to a breathtaking view of the Brooks waterfall.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Dubois Overlook (Moran Junction\u2014south exit from Yellowstone\u2014to Dubois: 1 hour)<\/h4>\n
The views from this overlook will make you forget you\u2019ve arrived in the heart of town. As you enter Dubois<\/a>, look for a wooden sign marking the town overlook on the left. Take your camera in addition to your running shoes or mountain bike, because whatever your form of recreation on these trails, you\u2019ll want to snap some photos of the three forms of geologic mountain formation you can see and the 360-degree views of mountains, badlands, and Wyoming landscapes.<\/p>\n![\"Dubois,](\"https:\/\/windriver.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/David-Rule-19-300x200.jpg\")
Dubois is adorable from the center of town and from above. Photo: David Rule<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCowboy Cafe<\/h4>\n
Now that you\u2019ve worked up an appetite on several hikes and\/or a bike ride, you\u2019ll need to go to the Cowboy Caf\u00e9 for lunch. Fill up on a main course, but don\u2019t forget the slice of homemade pie\u2014you\u2019ve earned it, and you\u2019ve only just started!<\/p>\n
Downtown Dubois<\/h4>\n
Another thing to do<\/a> in Dubois, is casually stretching out the tired muscles by strolling down the wooden sidewalks that characterize Dubois (after all, we pronounce it so it\u2019s closer to rhyming to \u201ccowboys\u201d than \u201cblah\u201d). Stop in at Wind River Gear and Scarecrow Bike n\u2019 Key for all your adventure supplies. If you\u2019re here on a Tuesday night in the summer, jump in and join the weekly square dancing.<\/p>\nOvernight in Dubois in glamping, camping, or hotel style, then rise early for a feast at Coyote Blue for a breakfast big enough to fuel your second day of adventure in Wind River Country.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDay Two: More Dubois & Riverton<\/summary>\nTorrey Creek Trailhead<\/h4>\n
Approximately four miles southeast of Dubois on Hwy 26, take a drive on National Forest Road 411 past Torrey, Ring, and Trail Lakes. All the lakes have fishing, camping, and picnicking, and you\u2019ll get the chance to check out ancient Native American petroglyphs and maybe even spot a herd of bighorn sheep on the way. The road dead ends at the Forest Service\u2019s Trail Lake Trailhead, where you\u2019ll be able to hike as deep into the mountains as you want. Be prepared with a map, water, snacks, and bear spray.<\/p>\n
Bull Lake, Wind River Indian Reservation<\/h4>\n
Thirty miles down Hwy 287\/26 from where you turned onto Forest Road 411, turn right onto Sand Draw Rd. to Bull Lake. This recreation destination lies in a glaciated valley that formerly held a smaller natural lake. The earthen Bull Lake Dam turned this natural lake into 152,000 cubic feet of fishing, boating, and birdwatching joy. Just remember to pick up a tribal fishing license (even if you don\u2019t have plans to fish), for permission to play on Reservation lands. You can get one in Dubois or at the Crowheart Store on your way.<\/p>\n
Riverton, Wyoming<\/h4>\n
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Between the hike and the fishing\/paddling\/second hike that started your day off, you\u2019re probably ready for some food, so make the one-hour drive from Bull lake to the town of Riverton<\/a> in the heart of Wind River Country. If you\u2019re craving local beef, stop by Trailhead<\/a>. If you couldn\u2019t get enough of the Cowboy Caf\u00e9<\/a> in Dubois, there is a second one in Riverton. If you need to caffeinate, don\u2019t miss the coffee and mac and cheese at the Roasted Bean & Cuisine<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDay Three: Riverton & Boysen Reservoir<\/summary>\nBoysen State Park, Shoshoni<\/h4>\n![\"Boat](\"https:\/\/windriver.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/David-Rule-30-240x300.jpg\")
The possibilities for fun stretch on forever at Boysen Reservoir. Photo: David Rule<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBoysen State Park and Reservoir, just a 20-minute drive from Riverton, juxtapose high-plains desert with hundreds of acres of deep blue water and 76 miles of shoreline. You\u2019ll find a surreal landscape for fishing, hiking, camping, or boating.<\/p>\n
Spend a day here to make the most of it, and stop in the town of Shoshoni for supplies, meals, and information.<\/p>\n
Overnight in one of the many excellent campsites<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDay Four: Lander<\/summary>\nHudson, Wyoming<\/h4>\n
Lander, 45 minutes from Boysen Reservoir or 30 minutes from Riverton, is the gateway to the Wind River Mountains and an internationally recognized climbing destination. You\u2019ll get there via the town of Hudson<\/a>, where you should stop at either Kai\u2019s Espresso & Gifts or English Muffin Bakery & Espresso for breakfast, coffee, and unique gifts.<\/p>\n![\"Three](\"https:\/\/windriver.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-29-at-9.50.31-AM-1-300x226.png\")
Sample the cupcakes at English Muffin Bakery in Hudson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSinks Canyon State Park visitor center, Lander<\/h4>\n
Start by learning about Sinks Canyon<\/a> at the state park visitors center. Soak up the interactive exhibits about ecology, wildlife, and history. Take a self-guided walk to check out the cave into which the Popo Agie River disappears and the pool in which it reemerges a half mile down the stunning canyon. Now you\u2019re ready to choose your adventure!<\/p>\nRock Climbing<\/h4>\n
\u201cThe climbing community in Fremont County is seriously one of the best in the country. The tight knit community can be mostly attributed to Todd Skinner who started developing Wild Iris in the early \u201890s. Ever since then, there has been a small group of people developing traditional climbs in the Winds, sport climbs on the limestone cliffs, and boulders around the county,\u201d says Lander climber Charlie Manganiello.<\/p>\n![\"Two](\"https:\/\/windriver.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Jared-Steinman-rock-climbing-Sinks-Canyon-300x200.jpg\")
A pair climbs up the side of Sinks Canyon. Photo: Jared Steinman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhether you\u2019re climbing<\/a> dolomite in the winter, limestone in the summer, bouldering, or trekking deep into the backcountry for epic trad route, you\u2019ll find what you seek if you start in Lander. If you need beta, stop in at Wild Iris Mountain Sports<\/a> for maps, gear, or even a climbing guide.<\/p>\nHiking & Backpacking<\/h4>\n
Granite spires, dramatic peaks, and several of the tallest peaks in Wyoming await in the Wind River Mountains. These mountains are where Paul Petzoldt decided to found NOLS and where the tallest peak in the state reaches to the sky. These wild areas remain uncrowded, so don\u2019t tell anyone just how breathtaking the views are on the hike(s) you take. Enjoy a mellow hike on the nature trail in Sinks Canyon State Park, get more aggressive and hike two miles to the Popo Agie Falls<\/a>, or go beyond with a backpack. Stock up on supplies and trail snacks at the NOLS Gulch, Wind River Outdoor Company<\/a>, or The Good Place.<\/p>\nBiking<\/h4>\n
Falls Campground<\/h4>\nBrooks Lake Falls are a stunning view worth the short hike. Photo: Bill Sincavage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBrooks Waterfall, located at the Falls Campground<\/a>, an impressive clean mountain stream crashing through a rocky gorge, is another 16 miles down Highway 26. Turn right left off the highway at the Shoshone National Forest Service sign, find a parking spot and take a short walk to a breathtaking view of the Brooks waterfall.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Dubois Overlook (Moran Junction\u2014south exit from Yellowstone\u2014to Dubois: 1 hour)<\/h4>\n
The views from this overlook will make you forget you\u2019ve arrived in the heart of town. As you enter Dubois<\/a>, look for a wooden sign marking the town overlook on the left. Take your camera in addition to your running shoes or mountain bike, because whatever your form of recreation on these trails, you\u2019ll want to snap some photos of the three forms of geologic mountain formation you can see and the 360-degree views of mountains, badlands, and Wyoming landscapes.<\/p>\nDubois is adorable from the center of town and from above. Photo: David Rule<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCowboy Cafe<\/h4>\n
Now that you\u2019ve worked up an appetite on several hikes and\/or a bike ride, you\u2019ll need to go to the Cowboy Caf\u00e9 for lunch. Fill up on a main course, but don\u2019t forget the slice of homemade pie\u2014you\u2019ve earned it, and you\u2019ve only just started!<\/p>\n
Downtown Dubois<\/h4>\n
Another thing to do<\/a> in Dubois, is casually stretching out the tired muscles by strolling down the wooden sidewalks that characterize Dubois (after all, we pronounce it so it\u2019s closer to rhyming to \u201ccowboys\u201d than \u201cblah\u201d). Stop in at Wind River Gear and Scarecrow Bike n\u2019 Key for all your adventure supplies. If you\u2019re here on a Tuesday night in the summer, jump in and join the weekly square dancing.<\/p>\nOvernight in Dubois in glamping, camping, or hotel style, then rise early for a feast at Coyote Blue for a breakfast big enough to fuel your second day of adventure in Wind River Country.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDay Two: More Dubois & Riverton<\/summary>\nTorrey Creek Trailhead<\/h4>\n
Approximately four miles southeast of Dubois on Hwy 26, take a drive on National Forest Road 411 past Torrey, Ring, and Trail Lakes. All the lakes have fishing, camping, and picnicking, and you\u2019ll get the chance to check out ancient Native American petroglyphs and maybe even spot a herd of bighorn sheep on the way. The road dead ends at the Forest Service\u2019s Trail Lake Trailhead, where you\u2019ll be able to hike as deep into the mountains as you want. Be prepared with a map, water, snacks, and bear spray.<\/p>\n
Bull Lake, Wind River Indian Reservation<\/h4>\n
Thirty miles down Hwy 287\/26 from where you turned onto Forest Road 411, turn right onto Sand Draw Rd. to Bull Lake. This recreation destination lies in a glaciated valley that formerly held a smaller natural lake. The earthen Bull Lake Dam turned this natural lake into 152,000 cubic feet of fishing, boating, and birdwatching joy. Just remember to pick up a tribal fishing license (even if you don\u2019t have plans to fish), for permission to play on Reservation lands. You can get one in Dubois or at the Crowheart Store on your way.<\/p>\n
Riverton, Wyoming<\/h4>\n
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Between the hike and the fishing\/paddling\/second hike that started your day off, you\u2019re probably ready for some food, so make the one-hour drive from Bull lake to the town of Riverton<\/a> in the heart of Wind River Country. If you\u2019re craving local beef, stop by Trailhead<\/a>. If you couldn\u2019t get enough of the Cowboy Caf\u00e9<\/a> in Dubois, there is a second one in Riverton. If you need to caffeinate, don\u2019t miss the coffee and mac and cheese at the Roasted Bean & Cuisine<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDay Three: Riverton & Boysen Reservoir<\/summary>\nBoysen State Park, Shoshoni<\/h4>\nThe possibilities for fun stretch on forever at Boysen Reservoir. Photo: David Rule<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBoysen State Park and Reservoir, just a 20-minute drive from Riverton, juxtapose high-plains desert with hundreds of acres of deep blue water and 76 miles of shoreline. You\u2019ll find a surreal landscape for fishing, hiking, camping, or boating.<\/p>\n
Spend a day here to make the most of it, and stop in the town of Shoshoni for supplies, meals, and information.<\/p>\n
Overnight in one of the many excellent campsites<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDay Four: Lander<\/summary>\nHudson, Wyoming<\/h4>\n
Lander, 45 minutes from Boysen Reservoir or 30 minutes from Riverton, is the gateway to the Wind River Mountains and an internationally recognized climbing destination. You\u2019ll get there via the town of Hudson<\/a>, where you should stop at either Kai\u2019s Espresso & Gifts or English Muffin Bakery & Espresso for breakfast, coffee, and unique gifts.<\/p>\nSample the cupcakes at English Muffin Bakery in Hudson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSinks Canyon State Park visitor center, Lander<\/h4>\n
Start by learning about Sinks Canyon<\/a> at the state park visitors center. Soak up the interactive exhibits about ecology, wildlife, and history. Take a self-guided walk to check out the cave into which the Popo Agie River disappears and the pool in which it reemerges a half mile down the stunning canyon. Now you\u2019re ready to choose your adventure!<\/p>\nRock Climbing<\/h4>\n
\u201cThe climbing community in Fremont County is seriously one of the best in the country. The tight knit community can be mostly attributed to Todd Skinner who started developing Wild Iris in the early \u201890s. Ever since then, there has been a small group of people developing traditional climbs in the Winds, sport climbs on the limestone cliffs, and boulders around the county,\u201d says Lander climber Charlie Manganiello.<\/p>\nA pair climbs up the side of Sinks Canyon. Photo: Jared Steinman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhether you\u2019re climbing<\/a> dolomite in the winter, limestone in the summer, bouldering, or trekking deep into the backcountry for epic trad route, you\u2019ll find what you seek if you start in Lander. If you need beta, stop in at Wild Iris Mountain Sports<\/a> for maps, gear, or even a climbing guide.<\/p>\nHiking & Backpacking<\/h4>\n
Granite spires, dramatic peaks, and several of the tallest peaks in Wyoming await in the Wind River Mountains. These mountains are where Paul Petzoldt decided to found NOLS and where the tallest peak in the state reaches to the sky. These wild areas remain uncrowded, so don\u2019t tell anyone just how breathtaking the views are on the hike(s) you take. Enjoy a mellow hike on the nature trail in Sinks Canyon State Park, get more aggressive and hike two miles to the Popo Agie Falls<\/a>, or go beyond with a backpack. Stock up on supplies and trail snacks at the NOLS Gulch, Wind River Outdoor Company<\/a>, or The Good Place.<\/p>\nBiking<\/h4>\n
Brooks Waterfall, located at the Falls Campground<\/a>, an impressive clean mountain stream crashing through a rocky gorge, is another 16 miles down Highway 26. Turn right left off the highway at the Shoshone National Forest Service sign, find a parking spot and take a short walk to a breathtaking view of the Brooks waterfall.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The views from this overlook will make you forget you\u2019ve arrived in the heart of town. As you enter Dubois<\/a>, look for a wooden sign marking the town overlook on the left. Take your camera in addition to your running shoes or mountain bike, because whatever your form of recreation on these trails, you\u2019ll want to snap some photos of the three forms of geologic mountain formation you can see and the 360-degree views of mountains, badlands, and Wyoming landscapes.<\/p>\n Now that you\u2019ve worked up an appetite on several hikes and\/or a bike ride, you\u2019ll need to go to the Cowboy Caf\u00e9 for lunch. Fill up on a main course, but don\u2019t forget the slice of homemade pie\u2014you\u2019ve earned it, and you\u2019ve only just started!<\/p>\n Another thing to do<\/a> in Dubois, is casually stretching out the tired muscles by strolling down the wooden sidewalks that characterize Dubois (after all, we pronounce it so it\u2019s closer to rhyming to \u201ccowboys\u201d than \u201cblah\u201d). Stop in at Wind River Gear and Scarecrow Bike n\u2019 Key for all your adventure supplies. If you\u2019re here on a Tuesday night in the summer, jump in and join the weekly square dancing.<\/p>\n Overnight in Dubois in glamping, camping, or hotel style, then rise early for a feast at Coyote Blue for a breakfast big enough to fuel your second day of adventure in Wind River Country.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Approximately four miles southeast of Dubois on Hwy 26, take a drive on National Forest Road 411 past Torrey, Ring, and Trail Lakes. All the lakes have fishing, camping, and picnicking, and you\u2019ll get the chance to check out ancient Native American petroglyphs and maybe even spot a herd of bighorn sheep on the way. The road dead ends at the Forest Service\u2019s Trail Lake Trailhead, where you\u2019ll be able to hike as deep into the mountains as you want. Be prepared with a map, water, snacks, and bear spray.<\/p>\n Thirty miles down Hwy 287\/26 from where you turned onto Forest Road 411, turn right onto Sand Draw Rd. to Bull Lake. This recreation destination lies in a glaciated valley that formerly held a smaller natural lake. The earthen Bull Lake Dam turned this natural lake into 152,000 cubic feet of fishing, boating, and birdwatching joy. Just remember to pick up a tribal fishing license (even if you don\u2019t have plans to fish), for permission to play on Reservation lands. You can get one in Dubois or at the Crowheart Store on your way.<\/p>\n Between the hike and the fishing\/paddling\/second hike that started your day off, you\u2019re probably ready for some food, so make the one-hour drive from Bull lake to the town of Riverton<\/a> in the heart of Wind River Country. If you\u2019re craving local beef, stop by Trailhead<\/a>. If you couldn\u2019t get enough of the Cowboy Caf\u00e9<\/a> in Dubois, there is a second one in Riverton. If you need to caffeinate, don\u2019t miss the coffee and mac and cheese at the Roasted Bean & Cuisine<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Boysen State Park and Reservoir, just a 20-minute drive from Riverton, juxtapose high-plains desert with hundreds of acres of deep blue water and 76 miles of shoreline. You\u2019ll find a surreal landscape for fishing, hiking, camping, or boating.<\/p>\n Spend a day here to make the most of it, and stop in the town of Shoshoni for supplies, meals, and information.<\/p>\n Overnight in one of the many excellent campsites<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Lander, 45 minutes from Boysen Reservoir or 30 minutes from Riverton, is the gateway to the Wind River Mountains and an internationally recognized climbing destination. You\u2019ll get there via the town of Hudson<\/a>, where you should stop at either Kai\u2019s Espresso & Gifts or English Muffin Bakery & Espresso for breakfast, coffee, and unique gifts.<\/p>\n Start by learning about Sinks Canyon<\/a> at the state park visitors center. Soak up the interactive exhibits about ecology, wildlife, and history. Take a self-guided walk to check out the cave into which the Popo Agie River disappears and the pool in which it reemerges a half mile down the stunning canyon. Now you\u2019re ready to choose your adventure!<\/p>\n \u201cThe climbing community in Fremont County is seriously one of the best in the country. The tight knit community can be mostly attributed to Todd Skinner who started developing Wild Iris in the early \u201890s. Ever since then, there has been a small group of people developing traditional climbs in the Winds, sport climbs on the limestone cliffs, and boulders around the county,\u201d says Lander climber Charlie Manganiello.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re climbing<\/a> dolomite in the winter, limestone in the summer, bouldering, or trekking deep into the backcountry for epic trad route, you\u2019ll find what you seek if you start in Lander. If you need beta, stop in at Wild Iris Mountain Sports<\/a> for maps, gear, or even a climbing guide.<\/p>\n Granite spires, dramatic peaks, and several of the tallest peaks in Wyoming await in the Wind River Mountains. These mountains are where Paul Petzoldt decided to found NOLS and where the tallest peak in the state reaches to the sky. These wild areas remain uncrowded, so don\u2019t tell anyone just how breathtaking the views are on the hike(s) you take. Enjoy a mellow hike on the nature trail in Sinks Canyon State Park, get more aggressive and hike two miles to the Popo Agie Falls<\/a>, or go beyond with a backpack. Stock up on supplies and trail snacks at the NOLS Gulch, Wind River Outdoor Company<\/a>, or The Good Place.<\/p>\nDubois Overlook (Moran Junction\u2014south exit from Yellowstone\u2014to Dubois: 1 hour)<\/h4>\n
Cowboy Cafe<\/h4>\n
Downtown Dubois<\/h4>\n
Day Two: More Dubois & Riverton<\/summary>\n
Torrey Creek Trailhead<\/h4>\n
Bull Lake, Wind River Indian Reservation<\/h4>\n
Riverton, Wyoming<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nDay Three: Riverton & Boysen Reservoir<\/summary>\n
Boysen State Park, Shoshoni<\/h4>\n
Day Four: Lander<\/summary>\n
Hudson, Wyoming<\/h4>\n
Sinks Canyon State Park visitor center, Lander<\/h4>\n
Rock Climbing<\/h4>\n
Hiking & Backpacking<\/h4>\n
Biking<\/h4>\n
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