The Best Hiking Trails in Wind River Range

Tucked away in Fitzpatrick Wilderness, Lake Louise offers an easy day hike to one of the Wind River's stunning glacial lakes. Along the way, you'll even pass a massive waterfall cascading through the canyon, runoff from the lake itself....

Just 6 miles total, this easy day hike circumnavigates one of the Wind's many spectacular glacial lakes. In addition to an abundance of backcountry hikes in the area, canoeing, kayaking, and even paddleboarding are also popular on Lower Green River Lake....

This section of the CDT begins at a small pull-out on US-287 north of Rawlins. Neither water nor restrooms are immediately available, though the small town is noted as a key resupply point for thru-hikers....

Described is the shortest route into the Cirque of the Towers: In and out via Big Sandy Trail. The loop with Texas Pass is mentioned, but not detailed. The trail starts out mellow, on a level ground among conifer forest beside the Big Sandy River....

Located in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness portion of the Wind River Range, this backcountry loop is great as a day hike, overnight trip, and perfect for trail runners. Enjoy stunning mountainside views, a beautiful waterfall, summer wildflowers, but know that this loop requires a river ford at the beginning (or end) of the trip....

Though [Titcomb Basin](https://fatmap.com/routeid/519710/Titcomb_Basin/@43.0854631,-109.7097362,42297.9121674,-52.4743586,0,3237.0219725,normal) is one of the most highly-acclaimed backpacking routes in the Winds, this route should be considered a close second. Located along same path to Titcomb Basin, this loop spurs off onto the [Continental Divide Trail](https://fatmap....

Along with [Cirque of the Towers](https://fatmap.com/routeid/30990/Cirque_of_the_Towers), Titcomb Basin is one of the most coveted areas anywhere in the Winds. This backcountry route is best as a multi-day backpacking trip, though seasoned trail runners often make their way to the basin and back in a single day....

While [Titcomb Basin](https://fatmap.com/routeid/509625/titcomb-basin/@42.7122734,-109.2741561,112154.7357279,-90,-0.1749419,2899.1397889,normal) tops the list of epic 3-5-day backpacking trips in the Winds, the Sweetwater Loop is equally as epic and includes the infamous [Cirque of the Towers](https://fatmap.com/routeid/30990/Cirque_of_the_Towers/@42.7122734,-109.2741561,112154.7357279,-90,-0.1749419,2899.1397889,normal), a "high alpine basin rimmed by huge granite spires," according to Jesse Weber....

This is perhaps the most stunning and beautiful section of the Continental Divide Trail, at least in Wyoming. Considered by many as the wildest and most rugged mountain range in the lower 48, the *Winds* are by far one of the most coveted sections of the entire CDT....

This leg of the CDT rounds out one of the most spectacular and stunning sections of the entire 3,100-mile footpath. Those seeking a multi-day section hike may enjoy [this segment](https://fatmap.com/routeid/2803678/cdt:-south-pass-city-(wy-28)-to-green-river-lakes-cg) to the south, while those traveling to Yellowstone or the Tetons will enjoy easy access to this segment from Togwotee Pass....

The Wind River High Route is one of the most coveted backcountry adventures in the west, and for good reason. [This](http://blog.ultimatedirection.com/wind-river-high-route/) blog published by ultimatedirection.com suggests the Winds are "..the most wild and remote range in the Lower 48," with the High Route running along the spine of the mountains....