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Sinks Canyon State Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 734 Google reviews · Running trail in Lander, Wyoming · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sinks Canyon State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Sinks Canyon State Park
“The restrooms are clean, the grounds well kept, and the ranger station was in great shape as well.”
“Sinks Canyon, Wyoming This is a gorgeous state park at high elevation so it gets cool at night.”
“There is plenty of hiking/biking options out here and going to "the sink" and "the rise" is a must do and is only a very short walk for all ages.”
Staying nearby for a month. So we visited today to see what we could do here. Did one little hike. It was stunning. The views are amazing. We are from the east coast so this is a little different for us. I'm a waterfall girl through and through so I can't wait to do that hike.
An amazing value and excellent place for young and old. We camped 4 nights and had plenty of fun, hiking, checking out the fish, etc. The restrooms are clean, the grounds well kept, and the ranger station was in great shape as well. Over all well worth the effort to see and experience.
What a beautiful place to visit. Lots of hiking trails and your choice of four lakes to spend the day kayaking or fishing. June is a great time to visit when all the wild flowers are in bloom and the river is flowing high from the snow melt.
Beautiful area to explore! A short hike between the cave where the water disappears, to the gorgeous pool where it reappears, is paved and takes you across the road just about a quarter mile.
Trail conditions & character
“Sinks Canyon, Wyoming This is a gorgeous state park at high elevation so it gets cool at night.”
“A short hike between the cave where the water disappears, to the gorgeous pool where it reappears, is paved and takes you across the road just about a quarter mile.”
“The restrooms are clean, the grounds well kept, and the ranger station was in great shape as well.”
Plan your run at Sinks Canyon State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewyoparks.wyo.gov
- Phone+1 307-332-6333
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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