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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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View from Top of Whittaker Creek dam. View from Top of Whittaker Creek dam.

Whittaker Creek Recreation Site

Activities at Whittaker Creek include swimming, fishing, photography, hunting, Salmon Watch, and nature study. Hike the Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail, which climbs 1,000' above the river.

The Whole Enchilada Trail

The Whole Enchilada is an Iconic Moab Trail. Typically run as a downhill ride, this trail runs from Burro Pass on the Manti LaSal National Forest at 11,200 feet 26.5 miles to the Colorado River at 4000 feet…over 7000 feet...

Wickahoney Creek Wild and Scenic River

Wickahoney Creek has dense riparian vegetation and tight meanders. Redband trout are found in the creek and mule deer are common in the area. Sensitive species here also include bald eagles, yellow-billed cuckoos, prairie falcons, ferruginous hawks, neotropical migratory bird...

Wickersham Creek Trail

Wickersham Trail follows a forested ridgeline with good views of the Alaska Range and the White Mountains.

Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter

Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter offers emergency shelter at the junction of the Wickersham Creek Trail and the Moose Creek Trail.