Rock River, Wyoming

To 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 ...

There 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...

Medicine Bow Peak (12,014 ft) is the crown of Wyoming's Snowy Range — the highest summit in the range and a classic high-alpine objective accessible from multiple trailheads. The Lewis Lake Trailhead offers one of the quieter approaches to the summit, starting from the north side of the range and...

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...

Medicine Bow Peak (12,014 ft) is the highest summit in Wyoming's Snowy Range and one of the most accessible alpine summits in the American West. From the Mirror Lake Trailhead, you're starting deep in the high country with the hard work already done — the trailhead sits above 10,000 feet, putting...

Take 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...

Medicine 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...

This 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...