What is there to do in the Snowy Range?
Snowmobiling
The Snowy Range in Wyoming’s Medicine Bow National Forest offers world-class snowmobiling with over 300 miles of groomed and marked trails and endless backcountry powder. The season typically runs from mid-December through March, featuring elevations between 7,000 and 11,000 feet and towering mountain vistas.
Skiing & Snowboarding
Less than an hour’s drive west of Laramie, the Snowy Range Ski and Recreation Area provides world-class skiing in the stunning alpine splendor of the Medicine Bow National Forest.
Hike & Fish
To hike and fish in the Snowy Range (Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming), take the Snowy Range Scenic Byway (WY-130) west from Laramie. Popular drive-up spots include Mirror Lake and Little Brooklyn Lake. For backcountry fishing, hike the Lakes Trail to Gap Lakes for cutthroat and brook trout.
ATV & Offroad
The Snowy Range in the Medicine Bow National Forest offers hundreds of miles of multi-use trails, dirt roads, and single tracks ideal for ATVs and UTVs. Located about 40 miles west of Laramie, Wyoming, the trail network stretches through alpine forests and meadows, offering excellent high-clearance 4×4 options.
Helpful Links:
https://www.visitlaramie.org/things-to-do/outdoors-and-recreation
https://www.visitlaramie.org/things-to-do
https://www.visitlaramie.org/plan-your-visit/cities-and-towns/centennial
https://www.trailsheadlodgesr.com
https://www.wyomingcarboncounty.com/places-to-visit/saratoga