Snowy Range Scenic Byway, Scenic route in Carbon County, Wyoming
The Snowy Range Scenic Byway extends 29 miles through Medicine Bow National Forest, connecting Laramie to Encampment with views of mountain peaks and glacial lakes.
Native American tribes, including Northern Arapaho and Oglala Sioux, gathered mountain mahogany wood from this area for making bows over 8,000 years ago.
Information signs along the byway present details about the Rocky Mountain ecosystems, local wildlife habitats, and geological formations for educational purposes.
The route rises from 8,000 feet to 10,847 feet above sea level and closes annually from mid-November until Memorial Day weekend due to snow conditions.
Several mineral hot springs remain accessible near the byway in Saratoga, where visitors can access public thermal pools without entrance fees.
Location: Carbon County
GPS coordinates: 41.34188,-106.31459
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:00
Wyoming features geological sites with thermal springs, canyons, and rock formations. The state preserves important historical locations including forts, rock art, and dinosaur tracks. The landscape includes waterfalls, mountains, and forests. Nature parks and trails allow exploration of these areas.
Medicine Bow Peak
2.1 km
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
59 km
Fort Sanders
60.5 km
Elk Mountain
36.9 km
Wyoming Infrared Observatory
39.3 km
Sand Creek
50.8 km
Hutton Lake Wildlife Refuge
53.1 km
Snow Train Rolling Stock
60.2 km
Bath Ranch
41.4 km
Vee Bar Ranch Lodge
25.8 km
Northgate Canyon
38.2 km
St. Matthew's Cathedral
60.5 km
Willis House
42.9 km
Bath Row
60.7 km
Saint Paul's United Church of Christ
60.7 km
Ryan Ranch
33.8 km
First National Bank of Rock River
52.7 km
Laramie Downtown Historic District
60.4 km
DMJ Pick Bridge
52.1 km
Woods Landing Dance Hall
36.1 km
DML Butler Bridge
28.8 km
Brooklyn Lodge
7 km
DFU Elk Mountain Bridge
39.3 km
Charles E. Blair House
60.6 km
Lincoln School
59.9 km
Centennial Work Center
13.7 km
Laramie Railroad Depot
60.2 km
Wyo Theater
60.6 kmReviews
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