Western Wyoming gets a lot of credit for gorgeous backpacking trips, world-famous national parks, and some of the best hiking on planet Earth… but Eastern Wyoming can be a hiker’s paradise, too. Plan a hike near Cheyenne, Wyoming as the first signs of spring emerge and you’ll fall in love with Curt Gowdy State Park. The Stone Temple Circuit is an easy hike that will introduce you to some of the lesser-explored sections of this state park, and you’ll fall in love with the peace and quiet just outside of our largest city.
Sprawling Curt Gowdy State Park is home to miles and miles of trails, but the Stone Temple Circuit may be the best early springtime hike near Cheyenne.
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The Stone Temple Circuit is a moderate 3.6-mile loop, and you’ll likely run in to mountain bikers enjoying the springtime air, too.
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When the weather starts to warm up, dozens of varieties of wildflowers pop up along the trail. They provide a splash of color after a long, cold winter season.
AllTrails / TJ and Andrea User
The unique rock formations scattered throughout the park make for a beautiful backdrop to the foliage of trees just coming into bloom.
AllTrails / Hope Bernstein
You’ll be able to explore for miles and miles, and you’ll want to bring sturdy hiking boots so you can enjoy scrambling up the rocks along the way.
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The views from this hike near Cheyenne, Wyoming are sure to take your breath away, so plan a springtime adventure on the next warm day and see for yourself.
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Next time you’re looking for a hike near Cheyenne, hit the trails in Curt Gowdy State Park and tackle the Stone Temple Circuit. When the weather really warms up, you can take the Crow Creek Trail to a hidden waterfall! For trail maps and information on other routes through this beautiful state park, visit AllTrails, here.
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Address: Curt Gowdy State Park, 1264 Granite Springs Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82009, USA
