Near Popo Agie Nature Trail Loop
Gap in boundary fence
Near Popo Agie Nature Trail Loop
Nice singletrack through the sage.
Near Popo Agie Nature Trail Loop
Follow the signs to stay on Sinks Canyon Trail
Near Popo Agie Nature Trail Loop
Suspension bridge crossing the Popo Agie at the trailhead

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Popo Agie Nature Trail Loop

4.0 (4 Ratings)
A scenic loop along the Popo Agie River.
2.4
mi
Distance
367
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyGeologically SignificantHistoricalRiver/CreekWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.39mi
Distance
367ft
Elevation Gain
367ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
6,933ft
High Point
6,609ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start at the suspension foot bridge in the Popo Agie Campground (State Park not Notational Forest) and make an immediate left turn along the river. A rounding bend leaves the river and climbs up into the woods turning you Southwest. Ignore the spur trails for climbers leading up to the limestone cliffs above. Bypass the junction leading back to the footbridge and trailhead by continuing straight into an expanse of sagebrush. Continue through a gap in the fence marking boundary of state and federal land. After you reach an obvious clearing that once housed a tiny ski area, follow the trail around to turn back northeast. Pass again through the fence gap and turn left at the junction leading back to the footbridge and trailhead.Be sure to cool off with a dip in the Popo Agie River during the summer.
History & Background
The Sinks Canyon Ski Area was laid out in 1958 and operated through the 1970's. Not known for a consistent snowpack, the ski area was only usable a few weekends during the winer.

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Contributors
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