Cloud Peak Wilderness Recreation Region
Although managed as a primitive area since 1932, the 191,914 acre Cloud Peak Wilderness was established under the Wyoming Wilderness Act in 1984. There are many access points to choose from. The listed trailheads have registration kiosks available.
Cloud Peak Wilderness Recreation Region
Recreation Sites
Adelaide Trailhead
Adelaide Trailhead provides access to Shell Creek Trail - #057 which enters Cloud Peak Wilderness.There are no facilities at this trailhead and parking is limited.
Battle Park Trailhead
Battle Park Trailhead is popular with horse users. A camping area with facilities is located across the road. This trailhead provides access to Battle Park Trail - #173 and nearby access to…
Circle Park Trailhead
Circle Park Trailhead provides access to Sherd Lake Loop #046 which enters Cloud Peak Wilderness and leads to South Fork Ponds. There are trail junctions that make side trips to nearby lakes, and…
Coffeen Park Trailhead
Coffeen Park Trail - #592 begins at Coffeen Park Trailhead. The trailhead has a vault toilet and parking. This is a popular wilderness access point and includes a wilderness registration board.
Coney Creek Trailhead
Coney Creek Trailhead provides access to Coney Creek Trail - #021 which enters Cloud Peak Wilderness and travels to Coney Lake. Travelers can also take Rock Chuck Pass Trail - #418, which winds…
Edelman Trailhead
Edelman Trailhead provides access to Edelman Trail - #025 which enters Cloud Peak Wilderness within about a half a mile.Parking is suitable for horse trailers as well as single vehicles. The…
Hunter Campground
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Hunter Campground is popular with pack and saddle stock users. The campground offers corrals, hitching rails, and an accessible mounting ramp. It is conveniently located near many trails that access…
Lily Lake Trailhead
Lily Lake Trailhead provides access to Middle Paintrock Trail - #066, which accesses Cloud Peak Wilderness, and Lily Lake. There are no facilities at this trailhead and the parking is limited.
Paintrock Lake Trailhead
Paintrock Lake Trailhead provides access to North High Park Trail - #059 which accesses Cloud Peak Wilderness and Kinky White Trail - #116 a motorized trail that connects to several other trails…
West Tensleep Trailhead
West Tensleep Trailhead provides access to Lost Twin Lakes Trail - #065 and Misty Moon Trail - #063 which access Cloud Peak Wilderness.This is one of the most heavily used trailheads on the…