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Medicine Bow Peak has 4 different trailheads that lead to the summit with hikes ranging from 1.6 - 7.5 miles and up to a 2,000 ft elevation gain. Enjoy incredible views, wildflowers, and dozens of lakes in this alpine high-country.
Medicine Bow Peak (12,014ft) is the highest summit in the Snowy Range of Wyoming. There is a network of quality alpine trails leading around the mountain and up to the summit. Stop in at the Visitor Center in Centennial for a free map of the area and pick your route. Options exist from a direct 1.6 mile route, to an incredible 7.5 mile loop.
The Four Trailheads are as follows:
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Hike to the Summit of Medicine Bow Peak
Medicine Bow Peak has great views and the trail wanders right through a few beautiful lakes. If you are in the area it is a great option. The hike isn't long but it is steep.
Hike to the Summit of Medicine Bow Peak
This was probably the most difficult, but one of the most rewarding hikes I have done to date. Let me start by saying that I was visiting Wyoming from Fort Worth, so it goes without saying that I was not 100% acclimated to the altitude. We started from the Lake Marie trailhead, which is the longest of the standard routes to the summit of Medicine Bow Peak. The entire hike is very beautiful. You are pretty much always near scenic vistas, with an absolutely stunning landscape all around you. You don't even have to go all the way to the summit to enjoy this hike, but making it to the summit will certainly give you a great sense of accomplishment. I made it to the top and back around (we went up the south side, and came down the north side) in about 8 hours, though this included sitting at the summit for a while. Be warned that it's quite windy at the summit, so even on a summer day, you'll want a jacket. I was able to make it to the summit and complete the 8 mile hike despite being at only 700 feet above sea level 48 hours earlier, and being in decent shape at best. If you're in decent shape, you can handle this hike (though it will be challenging!).
Hike to the Summit of Medicine Bow Peak
Did this as my first full moon night hike soon after I moved to WY from sunny CA. It was gorgeous and fun and so cold at midnight in September. There was wind and hail and whiskey at the top. It was so worth it, but I also bought my first puffy jacket the next day.
Hike to the Summit of Medicine Bow Peak
Super fun hike and enjoyed my time up there by all means, the summit didn't feel very much like a summit though. Pretty gradual towards the top. Still a solid day hike!
Hike to the Summit of Medicine Bow Peak
This took us about 7-8 hours to complete. Well worth it!
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Photograph the Snowy Range
Starting at the Medicine Bow Peak TH you have easy access to Lake Marie, Mirror Lake, and Lookout Lake for sunrise. When the water is calm these crystal clear lakes provide incredible reflections of Medicine Bow Peak. Nearby Snowy Range Pass provides dramatic views of the range, and on a clear day, you can see distant peaks in Colorado.With very little in the way of civilization surrounding th...
Backpack the Medicine Bow Peak Trail in the Snowy Range Mountains
Take the Snowy Range Scenic Byway to Lake Marie trail head. Lake Marie trail head is the farthest west trailhead and parking area in the immediate Snowy Range Area. Parking in the lot there. I went on a Friday evening and there was one vehicle there. Double check you gear and tighten your hiking boots. From the trail head head north east to a paved asphalt trail. This trail connects to one of t...
Hike Sheep Lake Trail
There are a few ways to get you to Sheep Lake Trail, this particular one will take you to the trailhead via the Lewis Lake Trailhead near the picnic area. It makes it a longer hike, but trust, it's a beautiful one, and definitely not a hike you'll want to miss. The hike starts at an approximate elevation of 10,000 feet and will gradually take you to about 11,000 ft. It's about 6.5 miles round t...
Fly Fish at Heart Lake
When most people come to Medicine Bow National Forest, they usually do one of two hikes: the Lakes Trail or the Peak. Yes, both are spectacular. But break out your topo map to discover some of Medicine Bow's hidden gems, like Heart Lake.The first adventure of this hike is getting there. From Highway 130, turn on to FR 103. You'll follow a dirt road for about 2 miles, then the road gets super ha...
The road leading to this campground is a rocky one, lots of dust and a bumpy ride lead to this mountain escape. The campground is situated just above Brooklyn Lake, about a 15 minute drive away from the Lewis Lake trailhead. It has a few first come first serve camp sites that you can try and swipe up, highly recommend arriving early as there are limited spots to this campground.The camp sites a...
Hike to Crater Lake, Medicine Bow National Forest
To get here use exit 272 (Arlington) on I-80 and then proceed south on WY-13 for a quarter mile. Turn right on Elk Mountain Arlington Rd, from here on out the roads are unpaved.  After a mile turn left on Forest Rd 111, following signs for Medicine Bow National Forest.  Continue on Forest Rd 111 for 11 miles, then continue straight on Forest Rd 113, following signs for Crater Lake.  Follow this...
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