Pumpkin Vine Rd to Ames Monument

Total Miles
17.0

Technical Rating

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

A scenic Wyoming backroad where the opportunity to see antelope, mule deer, and elk is very high. There are several cattle guards and numerous washboard areas on this route so don't expect to travel at high speeds. The scenery is beautiful with several photo opportunities but keep in mind this road goes through private property.

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Difficulty

This route can be done in 2WD but use caution in winter.

History

The Ames Monument was built in 1882. This pyramid was dedicated to the Ames brothers Oakes and Oliver Jr. who financed the Union Pacific Railroad. This monuments marks the highest point on the transcontinental railroad at 8,247 feet.

Technical Rating

Status Reports

easy road. rough washboard in some places. to see the pyramid up close, don't turn into the 'railroad' trail if you are coming from the south. the tunnel is a little deteriorated, but any 2wd or car with some ground clearance will be fine.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek

Not a trail, it’s a county road but there is a lot of elk and other wildlife