Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Wamsutter, Wyoming

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Seminoe-Alcova Backcountry Byway

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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Total Miles
67.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
La / Su / Fa

Sandwash Basin

This area is BLM land and the home to some 600 wild horses with a loop through the heart of their land. Many view this loop as a single day or afternoon drive to see…
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Total Miles
29.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Tour

The Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Tour is a backcountry drive that features numerous high overlooks and the probability of spotting wild horses that roam the rangelands of southwest Wyoming. The drive takes you along…
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Total Miles
24.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Flaming Gorge

This backcountry drive follows Flaming Gorge Road, which is located on the east side of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The route offers numerous access points to the lake while staying high enough to offer terrific overlooks…
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Total Miles
44.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Echo Park Road

Other than rafting down the Green river, this road is the only access down to Echo Park campground. The dirt starts from Harpers Corner Road and immediately follows a moderately steep grade requiring 4WD or…
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Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

South Big Horn/Red Wall Scenic Backway

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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Total Miles
94.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Buffalo Pass

As you are traveling over this trail you will be very pleased with the amazing view over Steamboat Springs and the National Forest. You will expect nice smooth roads at the bottom then about halfway…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp

Pipeline East

If you find yourself near Flaming Gorge looking for a good spot to camp, Pipeline East Road is an excellent spot to set up shop and explore a bit. For the most part, the road…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Buffalo Pass

Conveniently located just outside of Steamboat Springs, this is a comfortable ride with great hiking, mountain biking, fishing and camping options. Unlicensed vehicles are allowed on all roads, as well as the single-track south from…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Haystack South

This trail is located within Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Haystack South Trail is an amazing spot to camp or to enjoy a day at the lake in isolation away from camper trailers & crowds.…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Bear Lake

This popular, fun four-wheeling route leads to Bear Lake in the beautiful Snowy Range. The road begins from Libby Pass near timberline and descends into a subalpine forest where you can spot elk and marmots.…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa