Monument Hill Access - FS 401

Total Miles
14.0

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

The trail begins at the end of Park County, Wyoming County Road 7UH. The first section is just gravel, level, county road, but turns more rugged further in. It is about 13.8 miles long with some ruts, rocks, and short but steep inclines. In wet weather, this could become very difficult. Although there are several spur roads to explore, there is no outlet, and you will need to return the way you came.

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Monument Hill Access - FS 401
Monument Hill Access - FS 401

Difficulty

Although not too difficult, high clearance would be required, and with any amount of rainfall, the trail's difficulty will go up.

History

On the climb up Rattlesnake Mountain, going on the trail, you might notice that the area is lush and greener than most of the region. Numerous small ponds, lakes, and streams fill the valley. These are fed from many springs and seeps along the eastern slope of Rattlesnake Mountain, making this area a haven for wildlife. Note that most of the land leading into the area is private property. Please respect the landowner's property rights and keep this access open for everyone.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Monument Hill Access - FS 401 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

Leaving Cody, Wyoming, going north on Wyoming Highway 120 (Belfry Highway), Monument Hill Road is approximately 7.7 miles north of the Shoshoni River Bridge. There is a small gravel lot near the highway intersection for parking and unloading trailered vehicles. Approximately 1.6 miles west is a Forest Service gate, marking the beginning of the trail.

Monument Hill Access - FS 401 Map

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