Adobe Town Horse Management Area
Adobe Town Horse Management Area

Exploring the Beauty of Adobe Town Horse Management Area (HMA)

If you're a nature lover, then you must explore the beauty of Adobe Town Horse Management Area. Located in south-central Wyoming, it spans across 472,812 acres of land. The area is a delight to explore, as it features colorful eroded desert badlands to wooded buttes and escarpments. The topography is varied, with extensive rolling to rough uplands interspersed with some desert playa and vegetated dune areas. Additionally, the area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Public Lands & Wild Horses

The Adobe Town Horse Management Area is an excellent destination for horse lovers, as it is home to a large population of wild horses. These horses exhibit a full range of colors, with greys and roans predominating. The population has been influenced by the routine escape of domestic saddle stock from the surrounding populated areas. The horses range from 14 to 15 hands and 900-1100 pounds mature weight. In fact, one of the most famous wild horses of all times, named “Desert Dust” came from this area.

The Adobe Town Horse Management Area is also home to some fantastic hiking trails.

The area features several trails that allow visitors to explore the natural beauty of the area. One of the most popular trails is the Cherokee Trail, which offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. Other popular features in the area include the Haystacks and Powder Rim.

Public Lands & Wild Horses

If you're planning a trip to Wyoming, then you must visit the Adobe Town Horse Management Area.

The area is a hidden gem that offers visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty of the state. From the diverse range of flora and fauna to the wild horses, there's plenty to see and do in the area. So, pack your bags, put on your hiking shoes, and get ready to explore the beauty of the Adobe Town Horse Management Area.

 

BLM Wyoming Adobe Town Gather

Starting October 10, BLM Wyoming will gather approximately 1,950 wild horses from the Adobe Town - Salt Wells Herd Management Areas (HMAs) in Southwest Wyoming. The appropriate management level for the area is 860 animals. Around 100 mares will be treated with fertility control drugs and released back into the HMAs.

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