Wyoming doesn’t get many hot summer days compared to the rest of the country, but our high elevation means that when they come by, they are brutal. Plan to set aside time for a hike along the Popo Agie Falls trail next time the mercury rises, and you’ll be so glad you tracked down this beautiful Wyoming waterfall swimming hole.
Shoshone National Forest is home to some of the best hiking in Wyoming, but don’t think it’s only for backpackers!
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There’s one 3.3 mile round trip hike that will take you on the adventure of a lifetime - the Popo Agie Falls Trail.
AllTrails / Paul Thompson
Follow the trail along the Popo Agie River until you find a roaring cascade that plummets down into the river as it continues below.
AllTrails / Ben Peterson
AllTrails / Shelby Rocky
Just past the main falls, you’ll find a smaller, quieter cascade. This is known as the rock slide - can you guess why?
AllTrails / Taylor H.
Bring a bathing suit! When the current is quiet, you can actually use the slippery rock as a waterslide into the swimming hole below!
AllTrails / Karali Plonsky
If you’d rather avoid the waterfalls, there are plenty of other swimming holes along the trail. Keep an eye out and you’ll be sure to have an amazing time.
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Address: Louis Lake Road, Lander, WY, 82520
AllTrails / Ben Peterson
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AllTrails / Shelby Rocky
AllTrails / Taylor H.
AllTrails / Karali Plonsky
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You can find a trail map from AllTrails right here.
For more waterfall hikes like the Popo Agie Falls Trail in the Cowboy State, read Take This Easy Trail To An Amazing Triple Waterfall In Wyoming.
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Address: Louis Lake Rd, Lander, WY 82520, USA
