Dry Creek

Dry Creek is a hard hike in Wyoming's Fitzpatrick Wilderness, part of the Shoshone National Forest. The route is an out-and-back of about 16.4 miles, with a total elevation gain of 1,189 feet, starting at a low point of about 9,495 feet and reaching a high of about 10,516 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but bikes are not permitted. The nearest parking is at the Inkwells / Cold Springs trailhead. Inkwells Lakes is about 3.3 miles away, and Dinwoody Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 3.6 miles off. Upper Dry Creek and Dinwoody Falls are both within about 5 miles.