Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Douglas, Wyoming

This short ATV loop reaches the top of Sunset Ridge on the northern end of the Laramie Mountains where you'll find terrific views of the area's larger peaks and Wyoming's eastern plains. The loop begins…
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This designated Wyoming Scenic Backway makes a large semi-loop through the vastness of north-central Wyoming. It's a remarkable drive that crosses more than a hundred miles while catching the southern tail of the Bighorn Mountains.…
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One of Wyoming's designated scenic backways, this drive utilizes both paved and gravel roads to travel over the rugged Seminoe Mountains and past three reservoirs fed by the North Platte River. You'll discover the unsung…
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This is one way to access the tri-point of Wyoming, South Dakota, and Nebraska. It's a beautiful trail through the Buffalo Gap National Grassland.There are 1-2 water crossings (seasonal) that can be muddy. You will…
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This is a trail within the Buffalo Gap National Grassland in Fall River County, South Dakota. It's mostly a trail through the scenic prairie and has 1-2 water crossings. There appear to be options for…
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This is a beautiful trail through the Buffalo Gap National Grassland in Fall River County, South Dakota. It has deep ruts and can be muddy. You will share the road with cattle at times. Hunting…
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This trail takes you through the northern part of the National Forest, offering a variety of views along the way. The eastern section features a more open landscape, with plenty of chances to spot wildlife.…
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Head north on Road 713 to reach the trails that follow the northernmost edge of the National Forest. This is an excellent area for spotting wildlife and taking in expansive open views of the surrounding…
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This trail takes you through the north part of Pole Mountain. About halfway through, you will pass by an old uranium mine. It is filled in, but you can still walk around it. The northwest…
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This route takes you through the northern area of the Pole Mountain unit of Medicine Bow National Forest between Laramie and Cheyenne and provides access to numerous dispersed campsites. It is a well-graded road consisting…
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This Forest Service backroad cuts through the Medicine Bow National Forest, just north of HWY 210 and the unique Pole Mountain and Vedauwoo areas. This route offers single-lane country roads and provides access to lots…
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This fun shortcut between Happy Jack Road and Eagle Rock Road in the Pole Mountain area of Medicine Bow National Forest between Laramie and Cheyenne includes a few short steep ups and downs. This route…
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This 40-mile trail starts in Kaycee, Wyoming, right off of I-25, and takes you to the canyon rim overlooking the Hole in the Wall Valley and Hole in the Wall Pass. You can stage in…
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This trail takes you through the easternmost part of the Pole Mountain area. The trail is mostly smooth with some rock obstacles, as well as some deep holes that fill with water after a good…
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Telephone is a portion of FR 712 that provides access to numerous side trails and dispersed campsites. The trail is well graded and generally two vehicles wide. A short section of the trail has buried…
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This graded and well-maintained backroad cuts through the Medicine Bow National Forest, just north of HWY 210 and the unique Vedauwoo area. This route offers undulating country roads and provides access to lots of dispersed…
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You will enjoy this road with its amazing views at the top that sneak out of the trees every now and again. There are a bunch of camping spots at the beginning of the road,…
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This trail leads to the top of Bisbee Hill concrete observation bunker once used by the military. The views from the top are excellent. You can enter the bunker by taking a short walking path…
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This is a well-maintained dirt road leading to an amazing viewpoint overlooking the city of Laramie, with the Snowy Range peaks visible in the distance. There are several dispersed camping sites along the way. Do…
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The beginning of this route on the North Branch Crow Creek Road is fairly easy, with only a few tight turns and requiring only enough clearance to negotiate the standard forest service earthen water diversion…
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This is an amazing road that takes you through the heart of Vedauwoo. The trail takes you along a creek through a beautiful valley full of beaver ponds. There is plenty of dispersed camping along…
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From north to south, Pants Butte Road takes you through part of western Nebraska that makes you feel like you're driving through a painting. At both ends of the road, you're able to see for…
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From Kaycee, Wyoming, take Old Highway 87 south to where it crosses under I-25. It turns to dirt shortly after that, and you take TTT Road to West Willow Creek Road. West Willow Creek Road…
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This trail is west of Custer past Jewell Cave National Park, just east of the Wyoming border. It is a freshly groomed gravel to light rocky trail. Stock vehicles can run on this trail. Breathtaking…
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This is a wide gravel road. There are many camping opportunities along this road.
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This is an easy 9-mile trail using gravel roads leading to the Outlaw Cave Campground/parking area. From Kaycee, take Mayoworth Road west to Barnum Road. Take Barnum Road south to where it turns into dirt.…
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FS 456.1F is a rugged and scenic spur trail nestled within the Black Hills National Forest, offering a journey reminiscent of the Old West. This narrow, unmaintained route meanders through dense pine forests and open…
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Tepee Branch Road (FS 271.1A) is a moderate 5.2-mile trail nestled within the Black Hills National Forest. This gravel route meanders through dense pine forests and open meadows, offering a tranquil escape for those seeking…
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This trail leads from Boles Canyon Road to the Summit Ridge cabin and fire lookout. Great views and a good picnic spot.
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Surveyor Hill Road is a rugged and scenic trail nestled within the Black Hills National Forest, offering a journey reminiscent of the Old West. This narrow, unmaintained route meanders through dense pine forests and open…
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