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Wyoming Recreation Opportunities

Recreating on public lands in Wyoming offers endless opportunities for the outdoors enthusiast.

Recreation opportunities abound throughout Wyoming’s18 million acres of BLM-managed public land.  These public lands host many unique and special outdoor opportunities where visitors can enjoy some extraordinary scenery and learn more about the state’s history.

Check out the spectacular wilderness study areas, fish in one of the many blue-ribbon streams, or go mountain biking in some gorgeous back country.  Take a step back in time to learn more about Wyoming’s history by exploring the National Scenic and Historic Trails, including the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer and Pony Express.

You don’t need binoculars to watch Wyoming’s world-class wildlife. You can see a variety of animals from big game like pronghorn, elk, deer, and moose to our small residents like the prairie dog, black footed ferrets, and badgers. Look up and you’ll see eagles, raptors, hawks and a diversity of migratory birds.

A multitude of recreational opportunities is waiting for you on Wyoming public lands so get outdoors and explore!

 

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Alfalfa Curves Off Highway Vehicle Staging Area

Set on the western edge of the year-round Millican Plateau OHV Area, this small, roadside staging area offers picnic tables, fire rings and a portable toilet. Access to Trails 17 and 83 is available here, but with connecting trail loops...
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Alien Run Mountain Bike Trail

Alien Run consists of three looped mountain bike trails that cover over 15 miles. The area contains a rumored UFO crash site. The short and long loops are intermediate, and the Outer Limits Trail is more technical.

Alkali Creek WSA

In Wyoming, Alkali Creek Wilderness Study Area contains outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation.
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Alkali Draw WSA

In Wyoming, Alkali Draw offers primitive and unconfined recreation such as hiking, horseback riding, camping, photography and sightseeing.

Alkali Lake OHV Area

Alkali Lake Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area has 11 miles of motorized trails winding through the dune vegetative area. Formerly a location for organized races, Alkali Lake now mostly sees casual users who desire motorized single-track trails where camping is...