Upper Wolf

Upper Wolf is an easy out-and-back hike in Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest, within the Tongue Ranger District. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and sits at a natural surface, and it is open year-round. The route spans about 1.9 miles, climbing from a low point of 7,269 feet to a high of 8,155 feet. That makes it a short walk with a modest rise, and the trail is rated easy. Bicycles and horses are both allowed on this route, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. The climb is gentle, with a total elevation gain of about 56 feet for the entire trip. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Burgess Junction, at a similar elevation, run to highs around 71°F in July with lows near 42°F. Winters there are cold, with January highs around 30°F and lows near 8°F. Sibley Lake Campground is about 6 miles away. The Wall of Love climbing area is about 5 miles off, and the Alden Creek hike is about 2.6 miles away. Paddlers can reach the South Tongue River within about 6.6 miles.