The Top 8 Attractions in the Bighorn Mountains
There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Bighorn Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Bighorn Mountains is a region where 8
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 24, 2025
Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark
Highlight • Historical Site
The Medicine Wheel is a sacred site created by Indigenous peoples long before contact with Euro-Americans. The wheel is comprised of concentric circles of stones laid in the ground and …
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Granite Pass Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Climbing Granite Pass eastwards from near Shell is an epic, high-altitude journey through the Bighorn Mountains, defined by its length and dramatic scenery. Prepare for a very long 18-22 mile …
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Powder River Pass Climb West
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Climbing Powder River Pass westwards from near Ten Sleep is an exceptionally long, high-altitude journey across Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains. Prepare for approximately 25 miles of sustained climbing, gaining over 5000ft …
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James T. Saban Lookout
Highlight • Viewpoint
James T. Saban Lookout in the Bighorn National Forest, formerly knows as High Park Lookout, is one of the old Fire Lookouts in the area. Back in the 1920s and …
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Misty Moon Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Misty Moon Trail starts at West Tensleep Lake and goes all the way up to the north until it reaches Mistymoon Lake. The trail leads through forests, over rocks and …
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Hwy 14 Climb East (Cutler Hill)
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Starting southwestwards from Dayton towards Cutler Hill and the Bighorn summit area is a long, scenic, high-altitude ascent into the mountains. Prepare for a major climb of approximately 16+ miles …
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Alternate Route 14 Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
This remote climb along Alternate U.S. 14 offers jaw-dropping views of Wyoming's northern plains and mesa formations. As you ascend from the flatlands, the grade gradually steepens before softening into …
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Porcupine Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Once you reach Porcupine Falls after a short but intense hike, you will be impressed by the view of the cliffs surrounding the waterfalls. Unlike most waterfalls in Bighorn Nationals …
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