Cow Creek Trail
Washakie Wilderness, Park County, WY
Out-and-back trail in Washakie Wilderness, Park County, WY. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.5 mi (16.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,241 ft (683 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 30 min
- High point
- 11,352 ft (3,460 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Cow Creek Trail
How long is Cow Creek Trail?
Cow Creek Trail is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 30 min. It climbs 2,241 ft (683 m) in total, up to a high point of 11,352 ft (3,460 m).
How hard is Cow Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Cow Creek Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (10% under trees).
What can you do on Cow Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Cow Creek Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Cow Creek Trail
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- Yellow Creek Trail Washakie Wilderness · Hard · 6 mi (9.7 km)
- Francs Fork / Haymaker Trail Washakie Wilderness · Expert · 11.7 mi (18.9 km)
- Meadow Creek / Canyon Creek Trail Washakie Wilderness · Moderate · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Absaroka Trail Washakie Wilderness · Expert · 13.2 mi (21.2 km)
- Venus Basin Trail Washakie Wilderness · Expert · 10.7 mi (17.2 km)
- Upper Jack Creek Trail Shoshone National Forest · Moderate · 7.2 mi (11.5 km)
- Haymaker Cut-Across Trail Washakie Wilderness · Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
More hikes in Washakie Wilderness
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