Pumpkin Creek

No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.

Pumpkin Creek is a 15-mile out-and-back trail located in Wyoming. This route offers hikers a substantial day hike experience through the region's landscape. The trail follows Pumpkin Creek, providing access to the waterway and the natural features along its course. As an out-and-back route, hikers will travel 7.5 miles to the turnaround point before retracing their steps, making the total distance 15 miles. The trail is suitable for hikers looking for a moderate to challenging full-day adventure. The out-and-back format allows for flexible turnaround points if hikers prefer a shorter outing than the full 15 miles. Pumpkin Creek offers a chance to explore Wyoming's creek-side terrain and the ecology supported by this waterway. This trail is ideal for hikers seeking solitude and a longer day hike experience in Wyoming's natural areas. Water access along the creek makes this route particularly appealing for those interested in observing riparian ecosystems and wildlife habitats that depend on permanent water sources in the region.