Hiking can be fun any time of year but in the summer, hiking in Wyoming has an extra payoff. The meadows and mountain trails all over the state are awash with the vibrant colors of wildflowers mid-May through September. The area around the Big Horn Basin and Shoshone National Forest is an excellent place to take a hike and take in the breathtaking beauty of Wyoming’s wildflowers.
The Pat O'Hara Mountain Trail is carpeted with wildflowers.
The easiest way to get to the Pat O'Hara Mountain Trail is to go north 8 miles on Highway 120 out of Cody, then turn left on Monument Hill Road. Continue up Monument Hill Road to near Spout Springs. You can drive in as far as the road will allow, or park and begin your hike at any time.