Things To Do in Carbon County

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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Bottle Creek Tails Drive west of Encampment for approximately 8 miles on Wyoming State Highway 70. Go past the Forest Boundary to the large parking lot (on the west side of the highway) at the seasonal closure gate. The loop trails, which make up the Bottle Creek Trails, wind through aspen, lodgepole pine stands, and reclaimed clear-cuts. The trails provide a range of distances for skier. The trails are maintained to provide cross-country skiing and snow shoeing This trail is closed to motorized use. Restroom facilities are available. Beginner – Expert trails available. Visit Website
 
Brush Creek Trails
Take Wyoming Highway 130/230 south of Saratoga approximately 7.5 miles. Turn onto Wyoming Highway 130; drive east for approximately 14 miles to the Brush Creek Visitor Center. The trailhead is located just north of the visitor center. Restroom facilities are available. Trail is closed to motorized use. The loop trails, which make up the Brush Creek Trails, wind through aspen, lodgepole pine stands, and reclaimed clear-cuts. The loop trails are maintained to provide cross-country skiing and snow shoeing. Beginner – Expert trails available. Visit Website

Green Mountain Falls Trail (North Fork Trailhead) Drive west of Encampment for 6 miles on Wyoming State Highway 70.  Turn onto National Forest System Road (NFSR) 550. Continue driving for  another 2 miles until you reach NFSR 550.2H. Take the 550.2H road and  drive approximately 1.5 to the trailhead. North Fork trailhead). Consider parking just off of NFSR 550 unless you are in a 4-Wheel Drive as the road is rough. The trail winds through mixed conifer and aspen forests. The trail ends at the spectacular Green Mountain Falls. The Green Mountain Falls trail accesses the Huston Park Wilderness area, please be aware of special wilderness regulations, carry topographic maps, and be prepared for the wilderness challenge. Restroom facilities are not available. Visit Website

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