Wyoming · Hiking · Washakie Wilderness

Haymaker Cut-Across Trail

2.8 mi
round trip
290 ft
climb
8,715 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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The Haymaker Cut-Across Trail is a 2.8-mile out-and-back hike in Wyoming's Washakie Wilderness, within the Greybull Ranger District of Shoshone National Forest. The trail is accessible and rated easy, with a total elevation gain of 290 feet from a low point of 8,172 feet to a high of 8,715 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. The route is natural-surfaced and allows horses, and it is accessible. Bikes are not permitted. The trail's short climb and low elevation make it a straightforward outing for a day in the wilderness. Nearby, the Venus Basin Trail lies about a mile away, and Francs Fork is about 2 miles off. Eleanor and Anderson Creek Trail are each roughly 3 miles away. For an overnight stay, Jack Creek Campground is about 5.6 miles from the trail.