How

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No permits are needed for this area, however it may be wise to contact the park ranger before arriving. The contact information is:

Rick Metzger, District Ranger

1403 W Ramshorn

Dubois, WY 82513-0186

307.455.2466

307.578.1205(fax)

The drive from Richmond IN to Shoshone National Forest will take approximately 23 hours, 41 minutes not counting rest and meal breaks.

Make reservations to stop at a KOA in Omaha Nebraska. This is almost exactly half way. the contact information for the KOA is (800) 562-1632 they charge $19.00 - 25.00 a tent. Once arriving in the national forest, camping is free.

Group gear will be needed and can be rented through the gear room. This gear will consist of:

      Tent
      Stove set (and Fuel!)
      First aid kit  

Also, lists of outfitters can be found at [1] Contact if confusion arises about hiking in the area; also make your presence known

We will need the Lizard Head Peak topo map along with the topo to the North and East