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| Carbon County Wyoming has some of the best snowmobiling offerings anywhere. Explore over 500 miles of groomed and ungroomed trails with terrain to please users with skill levels ranging from the novice to the expert. Snowmobiling occurs in primarily three recreational areas, each offering excellent trails and conditions. |
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A) Snowy Range Snowy Range is the largest and most developed, extending across the width of the Snowy Range and encompassing a good deal of its length. The area is accessed from Saratoga, Riverside, Encampment and Elk Mountain, Wyoming. A great place to spend your winter vacation. Total Miles: 306 Groomed: 170 Ungroomed: 136 Elevations: 7,000 feet to 11,000 feet Season: November through May Season Temperature: +30 F to -30 F Snow Depth: Up to 12 feet For more information http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/sr.htm B) Sierra Madres This area is accessed from Baggs on the West and Encampment on the East. This area borders the wilderness and is some of the most beautiful county in the world. Another great place to spend your winter vacation. Recommended for boondockers who love champagne powder by SnoWest Magazine, Feb 07! Total miles: 110 Groomed: 50 Ungroomed: 60 Elevations: 7,000 feet to 11,000 feet Season: November through May Season Temperature: +30 F to -30 F Snow Depth: Up to 8 feet For more information http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/snow/sm.htm 27 miles from Clark, CO to Hog Park Reservoir C) Shirley Mountains Shirley Mountains is a remote area north of Hanna and Medicine Bow comprised of BLM administered public land. Public access to the area is available along the Shirley Mountain Loop Road on the East and North side of the mountain. Ungroomed: 90 No services available. Please respect private land. Detailed maps of snowmobile trails available at the Wyoming State Snowmobile Program director in Cheyenne, at 307-777-7550, or by clicking this link WyoTrails and requesting area trail maps to be sent to you. |
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"Howdy, my name
is Justin Carbon
and I've been a
fixture in these parts
for longer than most
folks can remember.
My old horse Copper
and I have probably
come closer than
anyone else to ride'n
every trail in Carbon
County. Over the
years I've been a
miner, a soldier,
a trapper, and a
logger. I've done
about every job
there is around here,
but mostly I'm just
an old cowboy with
a few tales to tell.
"Come let me show
you my Country."
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Wyoming's Sierra Madres Light Up Your Life Day two was 50 miles of riding that powder junkies dream about. Boondocking in champagne powder (the best we rode all year) and never seeing another rider outside of your posse is as good as it gets. Read full article |
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The Snowy Range Mountains, located in the Medicine Bow Routt National Forest in the area west of Laramie, are known for the massive quantity of powdery snow that results from the dry climate of western Wyoming and sometimes extends the snowmobiling season through May. The area offers a lot of different opportunities for snowmobilers as well 0 choices include challenging hills and great open parks. There are 302 miles of marked trails and 166 miles are groomed. Read full article |
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The Snowies are definitely a favorite of the Midwest crowd, but also of the locals. According to the 2000-2001 Wyoming Snowmobile Survey, prepared by nearby the University of Wyoming for the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Historic Sites, 44 percent of Wyoming snowmobilers choose the Snowies as their favorite riding spot in the Cowboy state. Read full article |
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They’re Called The Snowies for a Reason One of the most effective strategies for dealing with a short and pale midwestern winter is, of course, to head to the mountain west. The opportunities are there in virtually every winter season and every rider known there’s nothing like a few days of mountain riding to ease a snowmobiler out of the season and happily into swim suits and sunglasses. Read full article |
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