There are some amazing hikes in the area near Cottonwood Cabins! Hiking is one of our favorite ways to spend time and we are constantly finding new places to hike nearby.
When you are visiting with us, be sure to put the hike to the Indian Bathtubs on your list. This is a very easy, family-friendly hike that will lead you to an area of rock formations that were said to have been used as bathing holes for Indian tribes in the 1800's. From the town of Riverside, head east on WY-230. Turn right on Blackhall Mountain Road. In approximately one mile, you will see the trailhead sign on the right. The trailhead is well marked and is a approximately a 5-minute drive from Cottonwood Cabins. Expect a one-and-a-half mile roundtrip hike. For additional information, visit https://www.wyomingcarboncounty.com/blog/116-indian-bathtubs-trail.
If you are interested in exploring a bit further, set out for a day hike in the Medicine Bow National Forest. This is a beautiful, mountainous area with endless options for hiking. You may be surprised to know that the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail makes it's way through Carbon County, home to Cottonwood Cabins. This trail covers 3,100 miles between Mexico and Canada. Find your Continental Divide hike by visiting www.continentaldividetrail.org. You'll likely start your Continental Divide hike near Rawlins. While in Rawlins, check out the Wyoming Frontier Prison and Carbon County Museum.
For other hikes accessible from Cottonwood Cabins, consider one of the following trails:
- Green Mountain Falls Trail
- Encampment River Trail
- Lakes Trail to Medicine Bow Peak
- Tipple Trail
To find out detailed information about these hikes and other hikes in the area, we suggest www.alltrails.com as a great source of information about trail difficulty, seasonal considerations, and maps.
Hiking is just one of the ways to experience southeastern Wyoming. Our guests love to fish, hunt, cross-country ski, and snowmobile seasonally. No matter what your interest, a beautiful world of adventure and nature await you!