Wyomingites are always looking to find the best hikes in the state, and when you find a scenic stroll with an incredible payoff, you’ve hit the jackpot. Venture out to Curt Gowdy State Park to find a beautiful natural preserve that’s home to the best kept secret in Wyoming – Hidden Falls.
Curt Gowdy State Park is one of Wyoming’s most underrated wonders.
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Located halfway between Laramie and Cheyenne, this park offers some of the most incredible hiking the region.
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If you like being on the water, you’ll love the choice of three reservoirs for fishing and boating. Granite, Crystal and North Crow are each open for a variety of water activities.
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The coolest feature of the park is the secret Curt Gowdy State Park waterfall - aptly named Hidden Falls.
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To get back here, you’ll have to take the Crow Creek Trail back about 2 miles into the park and wade through some shallow water.
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It’s quite the journey, and worth every step of the way! The scenery is stunning and it’s nice to dip your feet in the crystal clear water.
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Hidden Falls is located in between two huge rock structures, and it’s so fun to see it up close! This may be Wyoming’s best kept secret.
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For a trail map and more information on this route, visit AllTrails, here.
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You’ll find the Crow Creek Trail at Curt Gowdy State Park.
Address: 1264 Granite Springs Road, Cheyenne, WY, 82009
If waterfall hikes are your favorite way to pass the time, read The Ultimate Wyoming Waterfalls Road Trip Is Right Here – And You’ll Want To Do It. After all, we live in the most beautiful state in America, and it’s about time we got out there and saw it!
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