Laramie Peak

Mountain peak · Albany County ·

Laramie Peak

Mountain peak · Albany County ·

Strenuous hike to Wyoming's highest peak, amazing views

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"A rigorous 4.2-mile summit hike in southeast Wyoming that rewards effort with solitude and abundant wildlife sightings—black bears, deer, and mountain lions are possibilities—and, owing to a rough gravel approach and a mostly tree-covered route, offers a secluded off-the-beaten-path experience with strong autumn color." - Stacey Lastoe Stacey Lastoe Stacey Lastoe is an Emmy Award-winning editor and journalist who covers travel, food and drink, wellness, and more. A former senior editor for CNN Travel, she now contributes to publications including Food & Wine, The New York Post, and Condé Nast Traveler. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Laramie Peak

D. P.

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A very strenuous hike to the top with amazing views everywhere you turn! Absolutely epic from beginning to end. Trail is well marked and especially steep towards the peak. There is an abandoned radio tower at the top to go exploring which adds to the adventure!

Craig Johnson (.

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The road to this area is very remote I would not attempt it without a high clearance vehicle as there is a Rocky Road and a creek to cross. The trail is wide and easy to follow but you will def get a workout but the views are great so I think it's an even trade off! It is over 5 miles up and of course same back down. Not for amateur hikers.

J H.

Google

Trail is very easy to follow! My gps said it was 9.5 miles total with 2,500 elevation gain. Lots of smoke from forest fires when I did it. Would love to see the views on a day without so much smoke.

Dwayne D.

Google

An out of the way peak to get to. I did not make it to the summit this time due to snow and daylight but will go back in the spring. Trail easy to follow.

Zac

Google

Incredible hike! The dirt roads to get to the trailhead aren’t too bad, a little bumpy, but any pickup or SUV can easily make it. The climb up is moderate for experienced climbers and probably hard if you’ve never climbed a mountain with over 2,500ft of elevation gain. Saw no other people on trail on a Monday morning. I did see a black bear cub at the summit so be aware of bears in area

Michael B.

Google

My first time up but it won't be my last. Well worth the 9 Miles in and out. ☺ 10,276'

James K.

Google

Very cool place Great trail to the peak.

Petesthousandpeaks P.

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Didn't truly summit due to my reluctance, while solo, to climb the cable and building to the top. $5 trail fee at the time that I was there. 2008 Wyoming road trip. Had to get $$$ car maintenance shortly afterwards from long bad roads. Photos at my website.

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Laramie Peak

D. P.

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Craig Johnson (.

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J H.

Google

Trail is very easy to follow! My gps said it was 9.5 miles total with 2,500 elevation gain. Lots of smoke from forest fires when I did it. Would love to see the views on a day without so much smoke.

Dwayne D.

Google

An out of the way peak to get to. I did not make it to the summit this time due to snow and daylight but will go back in the spring. Trail easy to follow.

Zac

Google

Michael B.

Google

My first time up but it won't be my last. Well worth the 9 Miles in and out. ☺ 10,276'

James K.

Google

Very cool place Great trail to the peak.

Petesthousandpeaks P.

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