Rock River, Wyoming
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Rock River, Wyoming
Hike to Crater Lake, Medicine Bow National Forest
3 mi / 751 ft gainTo get here use exit 272 (Arlington) on I-80 and then proceed south on WY-13 for a quarter mile. Turn right on Elk Mountain Arlington Rd, from here on out the roads are unpaved. After a mile turn left on Forest Rd 111, following signs for Medicine Bow National Forest. Continue on Forest Rd 111 ...Read more -
Centennial, Wyoming
Camp Brooklyn Lake
The road leading to this campground is a rocky one, lots of dust and a bumpy ride lead to this mountain escape. The campground is situated just above Brooklyn Lake, about a 15 minute drive away from the Lewis Lake trailhead. It has a few first come first serve camp sites that you can try and swip...Read more -
Centennial, Wyoming
Hike Sheep Lake Trail
6 mi / 1000 ft gainThere are a few ways to get you to Sheep Lake Trail, this particular one will take you to the trailhead via the Lewis Lake Trailhead near the picnic area. It makes it a longer hike, but trust, it's a beautiful one, and definitely not a hike you'll want to miss. The hike starts at an approximate e...Read more -
Carbon County, Wyoming
Fly Fish at Heart Lake
When most people come to Medicine Bow National Forest, they usually do one of two hikes: the Lakes Trail or the Peak. Yes, both are spectacular. But break out your topo map to discover some of Medicine Bow's hidden gems, like Heart Lake.The first adventure of this hike is getting there. From High...Read more -
Carbon County, Wyoming
Backpack the Medicine Bow Peak Trail in the Snowy Range Mountains
7 mi / 1679 ft gainTake the Snowy Range Scenic Byway to Lake Marie trail head. Lake Marie trail head is the farthest west trailhead and parking area in the immediate Snowy Range Area. Parking in the lot there. I went on a Friday evening and there was one vehicle there. Double check you gear and tighten your hikin...Read more -
Carbon County, Wyoming
Hike to the Summit of Medicine Bow Peak
4.41.6 miMedicine Bow Peak (12,014ft) is the highest summit in the Snowy Range of Wyoming. There is a network of quality alpine trails leading around the mountain and up to the summit. Stop in at the Visitor Center in Centennial for a free map of the area and pick your route. Options exist from a direct 1...Read more -
Carbon County, Wyoming
Photograph the Snowy Range
5.0Starting at the Medicine Bow Peak TH you have easy access to Lake Marie, Mirror Lake, and Lookout Lake for sunrise. When the water is calm these crystal clear lakes provide incredible reflections of Medicine Bow Peak. Nearby Snowy Range Pass provides dramatic views of the range, and on a clear d...Read more -
Buford, Wyoming
Scramble Twin Mountain
1.7 mi / 500 ft gainThis adventure is located between Laramie and Cheyenne on Happy Jack Road (WY 210). Take Forest Road 707A east for 1.4 miles and th en take a left at the fork (Forest Road 707AG). The trailhead is at the end of the second left turn (only about 200 yards from the fork). The forest roads are not...Read more
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Centennial, Wyoming
North Fork (Wy)
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North Fork Campground lies along the banks of the North Fork of the Little Laramie River in the Medicine Bow National Forest. Th...
Centennial, Wyoming
Little Brooklyn Lake Guard
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Little Brooklyn Guard Station is located nine miles west of Centennial, Wyoming just off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway at an elev...
Laramie, Wyoming
Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout Tower
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Perched atop a forested mountain, Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tower offers visitors a unique lodging experience in Medicine Bow...
Saratoga, Wyoming
Brush Creek Work Center Barrack
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The cabin offers an ideal winter playground, with a snowy landscape perfect for recreation. Snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing...
Saratoga, Wyoming
Snow Survey Cabin
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Snow Survey Cabin is located 28 miles southeast of Saratoga, Wyoming, in the Snowy Range of Medicine Bow National Forest. The ca...
Laramie, Wyoming
Keystone Ranger Station
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Located deep within the Medicine Bow National Forest, Keystone Cabin offers a unique lodging experience in southeastern Wyoming ...