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Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing and Dog Sledding
Carbon County offers a wide variety of cross country ski trails. Beautiful trails exist for novice
and advanced skiers. In addition to designated cross country ski trails, almost all snowmobile
trails are also accessible to skiing, snowshoeing and dog sledding. The communities in Carbon
County offer wonderful lodging and dining facilities with true Western hospitality. Green
Mountain Cabin and Jack Creek Ranger Station offer rustic family style accommodations in
the Medicine Bow Forest or find hotels, cabins, bed and breakfasts, steak houses distinctive
dining in any of our Carbon County cities and towns. After a hard day skiing enjoy a relaxing
dip in the Hot Springs at Saratoga to loosen those tight muscles. |
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Bottle Creek Map
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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.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/mbr/recreation/trails/brushcreek/433.shtml
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.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/mbr/recreation/trails/brushcreek/233.shtml
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.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/mbr/recreation/trails/brushcreek/478.shtml |
Brush Creek Map |
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Businesses and Lodging Catering to Cross Country Skiers |
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Brush Creek Ranch – Ryan Park
Brush Creek Ranch offers a variety of skiing and snowshoe terrain to our
guests in the winter time. Trails range from a leisurely stroll through the
meadows to a more challenging climb up the granite ridges through the
Aspens. Snowshoes are available at the ranch for no additional charge
and ski's can be rented locally for a nominal fee.
307-327-5241
http://www.brushcreekranch.com
Grand & Sierra Lodge
Grand & Sierra Lodge is a great place to spend the night in Encampment,
after a day of cross country skiing or snowmobiling. They have 5 bedrooms,
four bathrooms, a recreation room filled with North American mounts, a wood
burning rock fireplace, Direct TV, pool-table, plus comfortable couches and
chairs and serve a full country breakfast in the scenic dining room.
307-327-5200
www.wybnb.com
Rendezvous Lodge LLC – Ryan Park
Experience 300 or more inches of snowfall in the Snowy Range. Rendezvous
Lodge is a great place to start out your cross country skiing treks. Gasoline,
lodging and dining are also available.
307-326-8998
888-326-8998
Trading Post – Encampment / Riverside Junction
Cross country ski rentals are available at this self proclaimed “The Biggest
Little Store in the Country”. Outdoor Clothing, hunting, gas, groceries,
fishing licenses, and maps are also available here.
307-327-5720
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Safety Check:
Be Prepared! - Check weather forecasts and road conditions before leaving home.
Let someone know where you are going and your expected time of return. Avoid
traveling alone. Conditions can change rapidly. Cell phone reception and
transmission are not always reliable in remote areas. |
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Survival Gear |
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• Extra food
• Water
• Dry Clothing
• Waterproof
matches
• Space Blanket
• Flashlight
• Knife |
• Compass
• Map
• Whistle
• First Aid Kit
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Chap-stick |
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"Everytime I turn
around people are
finding new ways to
have fun. Cross
-country skiing isn't
exactly new, but it
hasn't been around
as long as I have.
Some folks watch
their calendar and
make it a point to
venture out on the
trails when the moon
is full and snow
reflects its cool blue
light on the forest
around. The serenity
they find is hard
to imagine until
you've tried it yourself."
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