North Absaroka Wilderness

The North Absaroka Wilderness spans nearly 346,000 acres of federally protected backcountry in Wyoming, managed by the Forest Service as a primitive, non-motorized landscape. The wilderness offers a true escape for backpackers and hikers seeking solitude in remote terrain, with no roads, motors, or mechanized travel permitted within its boundaries.

Visiting means embracing Leave No Trace ethics and the realities of wilderness travel—self-sufficiency, route-finding, and respect for the land are essential. Access requires foot travel from trailheads outside the wilderness boundary; there are no services, shelters, or maintained infrastructure inside. Summer and early fall are the primary seasons, though snow and severe weather can persist into spring and arrive again by late autumn.