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Bighorn National Forest question

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by gmr102, Aug 14, 2016.

  1. Aug 14, 2016 at 4:42 PM
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    gmr102

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    So my wife and I are planning a camping/wheeling trip for our anniversary. We decided that we are going to grab a campground in the Bighorn National forest in Wyoming. One of the activities that are listed on the site are off road trails. I was wondering if anyone here has any kind of experience with the trails there? I want to try some that wont be too crazy as my truck still has stock suspension at the moment but one that our Pontiac Vibe wouldn't be able to do. Figured I would ask before hand rather than just picking one and going for it.
     
  2. Aug 14, 2016 at 5:04 PM
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    Here is somewhere for you to start. I would look at mostly level 2 maybe 3 trails for you depending on how prepared you are packing. I guess I could always buzz on over and pick you up if you get stuck :rolleyes:. The site I linked below is what I used to get started around here. I can put together some better and more specific info for you at another time. When are you coming this way? The Big Horns are GORGEOUS by the way.

    http://apps.fs.fed.us/TravelAccess/
     
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  3. Aug 14, 2016 at 5:49 PM
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    Thanks man that map is a lot more useful than the one that I found. We were planning on being there labor day weekend.
     
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    Any trails that you specifically recommend?
     
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    :popcorn:

    Thinking of taking a trip out there next year....
     
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    We did finally end up making this trip, and it was pretty amazing. We did pretty much a full loop around the whole place, with a detour NW up into BLM land and Devil Canyon. There are some neat points of interest up there like Natural Trap Cave. Then at the end of the trip we spent a few days hiking up Cloud Peak.

    Some must-do trails are Tongue River and Woodchuck Pass. Although I wouldn't attempt those with stock.

    Finding out information before the trip was tough. We got the feeling people are somewhat secretive about this place, and we got a fair amount of stink-eye driving around the trails. If you have any questions shoot me a PM.














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  7. Aug 29, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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    Went back this year with my wife and daughter. This place is gorgeous. Late August is way better - no mosquitoes, no people....

    I highly recommend Riley Point north of the Twin Buttes. Mild trails, but amazing views.





     
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  8. Aug 30, 2019 at 6:10 AM
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    Man, those mountains have been high on my list since we lived in North Dakota, yet we've never made the trip. Your pics make the itch even worse!
     

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