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Sinks Canyon State Park is located in west central Wyoming just south of Lander. The park is situated in the Wind River Mountains on the middle fork of the Popo Agie River. The site is named after distinct geologic phenomena in which the Popo Agie river disappears into a limestone cavern and reappears a quarter mile down canyon in a placid pool ...
Sinks Canyon is a rugged canyon at the base of the southern Wind River Mountains in Wyoming. Located on the eastern slope of the mountains, the canyon is named for a unique geologic formation, “The Sinks,” where the river vanishes underground near the mouth of the canyon.
Sinks Canyon State Park is a public recreation and nature preservation area located in the Wind River Mountains, six miles (9.7 km) southwest of Lander, Wyoming, on Wyoming Highway 131.
Sinks Canyon State Park is located in west central Wyoming just south Of Lander, WY. The park is situated in the Wind River Mountains on the middle fork of the Popo Agie River.
Sinks Canyon State Park is named for its disappearing river. The Middle Fork of the Popo Agie plunges underground into a great limestone cavern called the Sinks only to bubble up into a calm pool a quarter mile downstream at the Rise.
Whether you like to hike, mountain bike, or ride horses, Sinks Canyon offers you unlimited potential for fun. I ride horses, and Sinks Canyon was one of the first mountain rides I took when visiting friends in Wyoming years ago.
“The Loop Road” is a 70 mile scenic drive that starts and ends in Lander. The trip goes through Sinks Canyon, up the steep “Switchbacks” into the mountains, passes several high mountain lakes and comes back through the South Pass area and Red Canyon. The road is paved from Lander to the Worthen Reservoir turn off.
The Sinks Canyon State Park's Visitor Center has: A flower display where you can see photos and pressings of flowers you are likely to see in the Park; A skull case; Several flip panels that talk about the history of the area; A Sink to Rise diorama that explains how the water disappears and reappears; A South Facing Slope display; North Facing ...
Situated on the eastern slope of the Continental Divide in the Wind River Mountains, Sinks Canyon State Park is an incredible place where visitors can hike through rugged scenery, explore crystal clear streams and lakes, and catch a glimpse of an abundance of wildlife.
Welcome to Sinks Canyon State Park, a hidden gem nestled at the base of the picturesque southern Wind River Mountains in Wyoming. This rugged canyon boasts breathtaking scenic beauty, diverse wildlife, and countless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to immerse themselves in nature.