Wyoming · Hiking · Washakie Wilderness

Kitty Cr Trail

16.5 mi
round trip
3,168 ft
climb
9,824 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Kitty Cr Trail is a 16.5-mile out-and-back hike in Wyoming's Washakie Wilderness, within the Wapiti Ranger District of Shoshone National Forest. The trail climbs from a low point of 6,621 feet to a high of 9,824 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,168 feet. It is a hard route, and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is accessible and allows horses. Its natural surface makes it a straightforward choice for riders and hikers alike. The parking area is named Kitty Creek, and the trail is open year-round. For a longer outing, Fishawk Cr Trail lies about 1.5 miles away, and Eagle Creek is about 2.7 miles off. Eagle Creek Campground, about 2.8 miles away, offers a place to stay. Libby Cr Trail is about 3.2 miles from the trailhead.

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