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Popo Agie Falls

📍 Lander, WY🥾 3 mi round trip · moderate🎟 No fee (Sinks Canyon State Park requires no day-use entrance fee, per wyoparks.wyo.gov)

A series of cascades with a 60-foot main drop in Sinks Canyon State Park, accessible year-round via an easy to moderate trail.

DirectionsOfficial site

Getting there

moderate3 mi round trip60 ft

No fee (Sinks Canyon State Park requires no day-use entrance fee, per wyoparks.wyo.gov)

Conditions

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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.

Flow / best time to visit (official)

Trails at Sinks Canyon State Park are open year-round per wyoparks.wyo.gov.

Our take

Popo Agie Falls is a series of cascades on the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River in Sinks Canyon State Park near Lander, Wyoming. The longest single drop is approximately 60 feet, creating a scenic focal point within the canyon. The falls are reached via a roughly 3-mile round-trip trail from Bruce’s parking area, offering a moderate hike through the Wind River Range foothills.

Sinks Canyon State Park does not charge a day-use entrance fee, making this an economical waterfall destination. The park address is 3079 Sinks Canyon Road, Lander, WY, accessible via an easy drive from the town of Lander. Wyoming State Parks lists the trails as open year-round, making this a destination suitable for spring, summer, fall, and winter exploration.

The trail’s moderate difficulty and year-round access make Popo Agie Falls approachable for families and visitors seeking a mid-length day hike. The canyon itself offers additional scenic value beyond the waterfall, with rock formations and river scenery complementing the water feature. This is a solid Wind River Country destination within a short drive of Lander’s amenities.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Year-round; Wyoming State Parks lists the trail as open all seasons.

Who it suits

Good for

  • moderate day hike
  • cascade viewing
  • state park setting
  • wind river range access

Skip it if

Not applicable; this destination is welcoming to a broad range of visitor fitness levels and seasons.

Worth pairing with

Sinks Canyon State Park offers additional hiking and scenic attractions in one visit.

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Popo Agie Falls?

No fee (Sinks Canyon State Park requires no day-use entrance fee, per wyoparks.wyo.gov)

How do I get to Popo Agie Falls?

Via a 3-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.

Popo Agie Falls in Wind River Country

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Quick facts

Height60 ft
Trail3 mi round trip
Difficultymoderate
Fee / permitNo fee (Sinks Canyon State Park requires no day-use entrance fee, per wyoparks.wyo.gov)
Managing agencyWyoming State Parks — Sinks Canyon State Park
DogsNot published
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyFremont
RegionWind River Country
Official pageView source ↗

Source

wyoparks.wyo.gov

Wyoming State Parks official Sinks Canyon State Park pages (checked 2026-09-04): a series of cascades on the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River, longest single drop about 60 ft, reached via a roughly 3-mile round-trip trail from Bruce's parking area. Park address 3079 Sinks Canyon Rd, Lander, WY, Fremont County; 'no day use fee required' stated on the official park page. Dog and swimming policy not stated on the official pages reviewed, left null. No closure noted as of check date.

Checked September 2026.