Castle Gardens
The West - Wyoming
Note: On dirt roads, road conditions can change constantly. Therefore, we strongly recommend that everyone check the road conditions before each trip. We do not recommend driving on unpaved roads before, during or shortly after rain or snowfall.
Our visits: So far 1 visit in June 2017
Castle Gardens
Description of how to get there: The entire approach is 6.9mi long and completely unpaved. About 2mi west of the small town of Ten Sleep on Highway 16 you turn left onto a dirt road. Coordinate: Latitude 44.028156, Longitude -107.488622. After a few hundred yards, take the right fork onto Old Ten Sleep Hwy. Coordinate: Latitude 44.025292, Longitude -107.485901. There is also a sign to the Castle Gardens. After about another 0.6mi turn left into Two Mile Hill Rd. Coordinate: Latitude 44.023782, Longitude -107.504426. After a total of 5.6mi make a right into Castle Gardens Rd. Coordinate: Latitude 43.965478, Longitude -107.514705. After another 0.9mi you have reached the parking lot. Coordinate: Latitude 43.955678, Longitude -107.516131. The drive is possible in dry weather with any car. During our visit in June 2017, neither high ground clearance nor four-wheel drive was necessary.
Hike Description: The sandstone cliffs at Castle Gardens look like an amphitheater. There are picnic areas all around and possibilities to park the car. In principle, it doesn't matter from where you start the hike, because there are no fixed paths. You can climb everywhere between the rocks. To see the beautiful formations, you have to climb up.
Trail length: 1.63mi
Altitude difference: 768ft
Time needed: 2-3 hours
Difficulty level: easy to strenuous - Depending on whether and where you climb or hike among the rocks.
Our rating: For the hike a little surefootedness would certainly be an advantage. Since there are no paths, the terrain is partly steep and slippery. We had great fun roaming through the great rocky landscape here. During our visit we were completely alone and could enjoy everything in complete peace.
