After Castle Gardens, we continued our trek North (ish) towards Hole-in-the-Wall. Shortly after leaving Castle Gardens, we came upon Hels Half Acre. Roughly 320 acres, Hells Half Acre is defined as a large scarp. When we came upon it in 2009, remnants of the old restaurant and campground were still standing. Of course, we had to stop and check things out. I remember stopping at Hells Half Acre as a kid during a family road trip.

We spent some time checking out the old restaurant (receipts still left inside) and taking in the views. After trying to find a way down, after seeing a road leading down into Hels Half Acre, we continued North to Hole-in-the-Wall country. We took dirt roads while continuing the drive North to Hole-in-the-Wall. That evening we we found a fine camp a bit South from Hole-in-the-Wall. After a great sunset, we settled in for the night around the fire, though we did do some midnight exploring on foot. The next morning we set out and headed for Hole-in-the-Wall. Having read about Butch Cassidy and his “Wild Bunch” since the sixth grade, I was super excited to finally be checking out Hole-in-the-Wall.

Located in Johnston County, within the Big Horn Mountains, Hole-in-the-wall was one of three remote hide outs Butch Cassidy and his “Wild Bunch” used during there exploits. Browns Park and Robbers Roost being the other two. The hike to Hole-in-the-Wall was mellow but beautiful. We spent some time soaking it all in before heading back to the rigs. After Hole-in-the-Wall the group parted ways, Scott, Kurt and Daniel headed to Outlaws Cave, while Martin Sean and I headed towards home.

Wyoming didn’t disappoint!

Hells Half Acre. Remember stopping here as a kid during one of our family vacations.

Hell’s Half Acre.

Scott, Shawn and Martin pose at an overlook for Hells Half Acre.

Hels Half Acre.

Crazy Kurt. We spent a bit of time exploring the ruins of the old Restaurant and and campground.

The old Hels Half Acre restaurant.

Managed to find a way inside.

Some more of Hells Half Acre.

Had to do a group shot of the rigs:).

From Hells Half Acre, we continued our trek NW.

Martin.

Hole-in-the-Wall country.

Our first glimps of Hole-in-the-Wall.

More fine views of Hole-in-the-Wall.

Settling in at camp. It was a good one.

After setting up camp, I took a drive to enjoy the evening light.

And the views.

Camp.

One heck of a great sunset.

Hole-in-the-Wall.

Some fine country.

A morning hike to Hole-in-the-wall.

More views.

Making our way to the to of Hole-in-the-Wall.

Fine views from the top.

Making our way back towards Kaycee.

A bit of weather just before Martin, Sean and I hit the road home. Daniel, Kurt and Scott headed over to Outlaw Cave for one last night.