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Bucking Mule Falls Trail - 053

This 17.2 mile long trail is a long, strenuous drop into and out of Devil Canyon. The overlook for Bucking Mule Falls is approximately 3 miles one-way from the northern trailhead. This trail is enjoyed by backpackers and horse users.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

053

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

weather dependent

Non-motorized trail

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Address: 95 Highway 16/20 Greybull, WY 82426
Phone: (307) 765-4435
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.bighorninfo@usda.gov

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

Bucking Mule Falls Trailhead or Jaws Trailhead.

Directions

This trail begins at Forest System Road (FSR) 14 at the Bucking Mule Falls Trailhead, and ends at FSR 133, Jaws Trailhead.  If you are planning to hike to the overlook, begin at the Bucking Mule Falls Trailhead.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 25, 2025