Solitude Loop Trail,
Bighorn National Forest

Located 21.6 miles from Buffalo, Wyoming (WY)
4 Stars
114,623 Steps 1  (53.7 mi)
Trails National Forests Bighorn Solitude Loop Trail

Elevation

The Solitude Loop Trail has a maximum elevation of 10,909 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,330 ft. and an elevation range of 2,579 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
53.7 mi8,330 ft10,909 ft2,579 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
20.0 hrs204.32,452 ft2,550 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
19.6 hrs212.52,550 ft2,452 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Solitude Loop Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Park Reservoir, WY
  2. North Topo Map: Little Goose Peak, WY
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Story, WY
  4. West Topo Map: Cloud Peak, WY
  5. Topo Map: Willow Park Reservoir, WY
  6. East Topo Map: Stone Mountain, WY
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Lake Helen, WY
  8. South Topo Map: Lake Angeline, WY
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Hunter Mesa, WY

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Solitude Loop Trail #38.

What is the length of the Solitude Loop Trail?
The length of the trail is 53.7 miles (86.4 km) or 114,623 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Solitude Loop Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 20.0 hours in one direction and in 19.6 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.