Paint Rock Canyon Trail

Overview

Paint Rock Canyon Trail is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Hyattville, Wyoming. The Paint Rock Canyon Trail extends 5 miles up the canyon alongside Paint Rock Creek, a topnotch trout stream. The steep canyon walls and massive rocks make this trail highly scenic, and it is the only canyon along the west slope of the Bighorn Mountains with a maintained trail. Paint Rock Creek is a superb fishery for rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout.

Things to Do at Paint Rock Canyon Trail

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Paint Rock Canyon Trail include:

Nearby Activities

Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Photography
Wildlife Viewing

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

From Hyattville, head north 0.5 mile to the Cold Springs Road and continue about 4 miles east to the trailhead.

GPS Coordinates: 44.28203077000000, -107.51797630000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: 307-347-5100

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Additional Information

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