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Crossing the bridge at the very beginning of the hike, look upriver to see your general path.
Amber McDaniel
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08/28/2020
The first part of the hike stays low at the same level as the river, making it easy to detour off on the many paths down to its beautiful banks.
Amber McDaniel
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After the first bit, the trail starts to climb gradually into more exposed rocky terrain, leading you up and away from the river.
Amber McDaniel
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Wyoming has some truly remarkable scenery, seamlessly blending lush forests with arid deserts, and a perpetually blue sky above it all.
Amber McDaniel
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One of the best views of the falls on the entire hike.
Amber McDaniel
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At above 1.5 miles, you'll encounter a fork. Going straight will take you on the much longer Middle Fork of the Popo Agie Loop. For this particular hike, you want the left path.
Amber McDaniel
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Getting up close and personal with Popo Agie Falls. Be careful! These rocks can get slippery, especially when the water is running higher.
Amber McDaniel
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Earlier in the summer, this shelf makes for an excellent waterslide in the deep pool below. No better way to cool down after a hot run or hike.
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If you go further up above the main slide and jump, you'll find these little chutes into smaller pools.
Amber McDaniel
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On the hike back toward Sinks Canyon State Park, take a moment to marvel at all the different types of rock in such a close proximity: sandstone, limestone, Dolomite, and granite all in one canyon. No wonder Lander is a climber's mecca!
Amber McDaniel
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You'll pass several large boulders such as this which have a few established boulder problems, though most aren't particularly high quality.