Snowmobiling

SnoWest Magazine, in a past issue, rated the Snowy Range as America's 4th best snowmobile area. Go explore thousands of acres of forest and grasslands and over 300 miles of groomed trails in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Typically receiving over 300 inches of snow annually, you'll marvel at the mountain peaks towering over 12,000 feet.

Maps, Permits, and Regulations: wyoparks.wyo.gov

Rentals and Guides: 3cguiding.com

Rentals: albanylodge.com

Downhill Skiing

The Snowy Range Ski Area, 4 miles up the highway, features an even blend of green, blue and black slopes without the long lines associated with many ski resorts. Ski lessons and ski rentals are available. A great family ski resort awaits you!

For more info, maps, and tickets visit snowyrangeski.com

Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

Many of the same trails used for hiking in the Summer can be utilized for Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing adventures. Be aware that, on the website/map listed below, the highway is Closed in the Winter time from the Green Rock Parking Lot west over the mountain. On top of the listed trails online, you can just “freestyle” it and go wherever your heart desires within the National Forest!

For interactive map of trails www.fs.usda.gov/ivm

Hiking, Biking, Fishing, and More!

Look no further than the majestic Snowy Range mountains for the ultimate hiking, mountain biking, and/or fishing getaway! Hiking/mountain biking trails, stream fishing, lake fishing, and much more are located only minutes from where you stand now. The majority of which is easily accessed with any vehicle in the summer, but a higher clearance vehicle can be necessary on some of the forest service roads.

Visit www.fs.usda.gov/ivm for an interactive map of the trails, lakes, streams, and more!

*A few of our favorite hikes include Little Laramie, North Fork, Glacier Lakes, Lakes Trail, and Medicine Bow Peak. When the kids were tiny, utilizing the paved path between Lake Marie and Mirror Lake was great with a stroller!

For Fishing Regulations & Guidelines visit wgfd.wyo.gov or stop by the Friendly Store/Gas Station in town for informational handouts and fishing licenses.

Horseback Riding and Wild Horse Viewing

Climb aboard the majestic creatures of the West and see the mountains in a whole new way, or old way depending on how you look at it. From trail rides to cattle drives, visit our local guides website for more information and book your adventure today! www.ehguideservice.com

Also, be sure to check out the Deerwood Ranch Wild Horse Eco-sanctuary about 20 minutes down the highway.

www.deerwoodranchwildhorseecosanctuary.com

Fun in the Water

Head on over the hill to the North Platte and Encampment rivers for some whitewater rafting, scenic floats, fly fishing lessons, walleye fishing, float trips, wade trips, and more! Local guides for these areas include

Two Dogs Fishing - www.twodogsfishing.com

Hack’s Tackle - medicinebowanglers.squarespace.com

ATV/UTV and Jeeping

Among the wide things to do in the Snowy Range Mountains, ATV'ing and Jeeping is among the most popular! With hundreds of trails taking you from one end of the mountain to the other, you'll never see the same area twice!

For ORV permits, rules/regulations, & maps visit wyoparks.wyo.gov

ATV & Jeep Rentals are also available through Albany Lodge, which is just a short 30 minute drive. For more information visit albanylodge.com

Other Great Options (with a little drive)

*Just google any of these and tons of info and directions will pull up.

Vedauwoo Hiking/Picnicking/Rock Climbing - Just East of Laramie, this one of our kids’ favorite places to go for a day trip picnicking and climbing rocks/hiking! ~50 minute drive.

Wyoming Territorial Prison Historic - Located in Laramie, this historical site was Wyoming’s first State Penitentiary and even held Butch Cassidy! ~35 minute drive.

Saratoga Hobo Hot Springs - Located on the other side of the Snowy Range in the town of Saratoga. Free and open 24/7 these hot spring pools range from 106 to 119 degrees! After you’ve heated up, cool down with some homemade ice cream at Lollypops in downtown Saratoga!