Locals-Only Group Hike up Four Bear Mountain

This heart-pumping hike immerses you in North Fork’s geology and flora and puts you atop an iconic mountain peak!

When: Sunday, October 6th, Noon

Where: Four Bear Trailhead, 3317 N Fork Hwy, Cody, WY 82414

Duration: 6-hour hike plus 1-hour roundtrip drive time

Difficulty: Intermediate level, high intensity, 10.5-mile roundtrip, 2,024’ elevation gain, 7,643’ max. elevation. For active, physically capable teens to seniors. Not for beginners.

About: Dave Leo, owner/operator of Cody-based, Hiking Buddy, leads your hiking adventure. Our journey starts with a long, leisurely ramble through rolling sage prairie while admiring sandstone hills on a well-maintained, but rugged trail. Along the way, hikers may encounter wildlife such as elk, bighorn sheep, rattlesnakes and bears as well as an array of flora. Then, we cross a babbling brook, climb dozens of switchbacks around volcanic rock formations to a scenic saddle. We stop here to explore a vast field of geode rocks. After trekking up a steep face, we hunt for morel mushroom habitat and discuss foraging. Finally, we stroll through a mossy forest to the modest rocky summit. Soak up the panoramic valley and mountain views before returning the same way.

What to bring:

• Close-toed hiking shoes or boots. Mid or high-top hiking boots are strongly recommended.

• A water bottle or water bladder that holds at least 24 ounces of water.

• Lunch and trail snacks

• A rain jacket

• A small backpack or hydration pack*

• Trekking poles*

*Hiking Buddy has a limited supply of loaner packs and poles available for use

Price & Details:

• Registration is required and limited spots are available

• $50 per person for reservations

• $75 per person for same-day tickets (if available)

• All hikers must sign Hiking Buddy, LLC liability waiver and show proof of Park County, WY residency prior to the event.

• To secure your spot, Venmo payment and your name(s) to @DLeo154

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