Category: Wyoming State

Hot Springs State Park

Hot Springs State Park
More than 8,000 gallons of water from mineral hot springs flow over colorful terraces along the Big Horn River at Thermopolis every 24 hours.  The park has a free bath house where the water is maintained at 104 degrees.
Here is the park website. Phone  307-864-2176  travelwyoming.com     Brochure & Map
Wheelchair AccessibleTerrace Walk  boardwalk/paved trail 0.4 mi out and back

Rainbow Terraces Loop  0.8 mi  All Trails says it is good “for all skill levels.”   Description in Hiking Project.

Edness K. Wilkins State Park

Edness K. Wilkins State Park
This park, six miles from Casper, is perfect for picnics.  There are over 40 picnic areas shaded by cottonwood trees.  A swimming pond is nearby.  It is rated an important birding area.
Here is the Park website.  Brochure & Map  Phone  307-577-5150
Wheelchair Accessible“The Park features 2.8 miles of handicapped-accessible hard-surfaced paths and a handicapped-accessible fishing pier, the only one like it in the state.”

Curt Gowdy State Park

Curt Gowdy State Park
“Wildlife and opportunities for recreation abound at Curt Gowdy State Park and its three reservoirs. …Enjoy abundant wildflower, and wildlife viewing…”  There are two ADA fishing piers.
Here is the Park website.   Trail Map   Brochure     Phone 307-632-7946
Wheelchair AccessibleKate’s Trail is a 1 mile concrete trail starting and finishing at the Visitor Center.
? Shoreline Trail   2.64 miles  Along the shore of Granite Springs Reservoir.  This is used by mountain bikers as well as hikers and may not be easy enough for you.  Check first.

Bear River State Park

Bear River State Park
“Bear River State Park is a day use only park comprised of 324 acres. It is home to small herds of bison and elk and boasts several miles of both paved and packed gravel trails.”
Here is the Park website.  Phone  307-789-6547    Brochure & Map
Wheelchair AccessibleBear River Trail 1.2 mile    From the Travel Information Center and along Bear River. The website does not describe individual trails but the map shows an ADA compliant paved trail.  “Nearly 3 miles of foot trails are within park limits. This includes 1.2 miles of paved trail and an arched footbridge that crosses the Bear River, allowing access to a natural area. Another 1.7 miles of packed gravel trails are on the west side of the river.”