![]() ![]() In my opinion, this section could easily be included in the byway as well as it is remarkably beautiful in and of itself.Ībout 15 miles from Laramie, a great stop along this prairie section commemorates the location of the overland trail, indicated by a small marker. This route treats you to more than 25 miles of prairie views as you approach the scenic byway itself. Or, if accessing the byway from Laramie, you’ll take Exit 311 for Snowy Range Road. If you are traveling on I-80 through southeastern Wyoming, you can reach this Wyoming scenic drive by exiting at Laramie or at Walcott Junction, 20 miles east of Rawlins (follow signs for Saratoga). For dramatic effect, Med Bow Peak butts up right against the byway. The views along the byway are truly stunning, and they become increasingly dramatic as you near Medicine Bow Peak, the highest point in the Medicine Bow Forest. The byway, also known as Wyoming Highway 130, passes through the Medicine Bow Mountain Range and is a stunning alternative to I-80. Wyoming Scenic Drives: The Snowy Range Scenic Byway traverses the Snowy Range Mountains just west of Laramie and is a route not to be missed. With long expanses of wide-open spaces, few crowds, and unbelievable landscapes, taking the scenic route is never a mistake. This is never more true than when it comes to driving through the vast state of Wyoming. By Dani and Brian Harrington, photos courtesy of Brian Harrington The Snowy Range Scenic BywayĪs the saying goes, the journey is the destination.
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