Deep Creek / Rock Creek Trail

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 for 11 miles, then continue straight on Forest Rd 113, following signs for Crater Lake.  Follow this...

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 swipe up, highly recommend arriving early as there are limited spots to this campground.The camp sites a...

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 elevation of 10,000 feet and will gradually take you to about 11,000 ft. It's about 8.5 miles round...

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 passing through some of the most remote and less-trafficked terrain in Medicine Bow National Forest...

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 Highway 130, turn on to FR 103. You'll follow a dirt road for about 2 miles, then the road gets super ha...

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 the summit within striking distance for hikers of moderate fitness in a half day. The Snowy Range ...