Wyoming is truly full of natural beauty – no matter what season it is. In the fall and winter, many of our most famous and well-loved trails are off limits (unless you’ve got snowshoes!), but there are still a few short trails that are accessible most of the year. This one short loop outside of Cheyenne is perfect in the fall and early winter.
The gorgeous Vedauwoo are rocky outcroppings formed with 1.4 billion year old Sherman Granite, located just outside of Cheyenne.
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As part of the Medicine Bow - Routt National Forest, the Vedauwoo area features an overnight campground and a picnic area.
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The hike from the picnic area into the canyon is just a .7 mile loop trail, and there are plenty of boulders to climb up and around.
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This highly entertaining hike is perfect for adults and kids alike. In the fall, it is absolutely bursting with color.
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If the weather is nice, you’ll often see rock climbers working on approaches all over the Vedauwoo.
AllTrails / Scott Densmore
The view from the top of the trail is breathtaking - you can see for miles into the canyon below.
Flickr / Coulter Sunderland
Even in the heart of winter, the Vedauwoo area is perfect for walking, hiking, and exploring. Bundle up!
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You can find a trail map and more information right here, on AllTrails. If you take this hike in the fall or winter, share your best photos with our Wyoming Nature Lovers Facebook group! We love to see our beautiful state.
AllTrails / Steve Cullum
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