Bighorn Canyon Overlook

Total Miles
5.4

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Bighorn Canyon Overlook
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Trail Overview

This is a 5.6-mile trail leading off from Armpit, Wyoming, and the caves at the top of the Bighorn Range to incredible and remote overlooks of the Bighorn and Devils canyons. The trial traverses a section of high country with expansive views west into Bighorn Basin, and occasionally east into the greater Bighorn Range.

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Bighorn Canyon Overlook
Bighorn Canyon Overlook

Difficulty

Mostly easy trail with a few mud holes and some rocks and ledges.

History

This is part of a trail system built to access numerous uranium mines in the area.

Technical Rating

4

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Bighorn Canyon Overlook can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

Head east out of Lovell, Wyoming, on Alt US-14A. After approximately 11 miles, just after the Bighorn Lake Bridge, turn left and head north on John Blue Canyon Road. Travel north along Bighorn Lake for approximately 3.7 miles to the trailhead. To the right, there is a large area for parking and unloading. To the left is the trail, which climbs steeply along John Blue Canyon. Proceed north up John Blue Canyon approximately 7.5 miles to the beginning of the road.

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