The medicine bowroutt national forest publishes the medicine bow national forest map waterproof. One of the many spectaular views from atop medicine bow peak. The motor vehicle map mvum displays national forest system nfs roads, trails, and areas that. Elevations range from 5,050 feet above sea level in the northern laramie range to 12,0 feet at the medicine bow peak in the snowy range of the medicine bow mountains. Find hotels near medicine bowroutt national forest. Socialvalue maps for arapaho, roosevelt, medicine bow, routt, and white river national forests, colorado and wyoming scientific investigations report 20165019 by. Medicine bow national forest laramie 2020 all you need to.
From the peak, descend steep switchbacks to the trail intersection which leads to. History of the medicine bow national forest just trails. These maps are kept up to date as the us forest service updates their maps. Monday thru friday wyoming business council tourism office, frank norris jr. Best camping in and near medicine bow national forest. Save on popular hotels near medicine bow routt national forest, centennial. Start further info for further information contact.
Packed with information for over 80 trails, the fourth edition of hiking wyomings medicine bow national forest makes the perfect trail companion. The medicine bow national forest section 1,096,891 acres is located in southeastern wyoming and was originally created as a forest reserve in 1902. The sopa report opens in a separate browser window. Summit medicine bow peak medbow utm 389845e 4579601n summiting from the direction of dipper lake is easier than from the direction of heart lake. Medicine bow and routt national forests usda forest service. Medicine bowroutt national forests thunder basin national. Medicine bow peak is tallest we have at over 12,000 feet. Anyone who is interested in visiting medicine bow national forest can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. The medicine bowroutt national forests and thunder basin national. Medicine bow national forest is covered by the medicine bow peak, wy us topo map quadrant. Detailed trail descriptions are complemented with maps, elevation profiles, trailhead gps coordinates, and photographs. The laramie peak area is located in east central wyoming stretching from southeast of casper to west of wheatland. Motor vehicle use map, medicine bow national forest.
The mvums also display allowed uses by vehicle class ex. Medicine bow peak loop hiking trail, centennial, wyoming. After the pdf mvum is downloaded on the mobile device, cellular coverage is. The medicine bow national forest dates back to may 22, 1902, with the establishment of the medicine bow forest reserve by president theodore roosevelt. What were once three separate areas, medicine bow national forest, routt national forest, and thunder basin national grassland were administratively combined in 1995 due to similarity of the. The mvums display national forest system nfs routes roads and trails designated as open to motorized travel. Color change driving thru the forest to see the trees changingg. Botanical and ecological characteristics of fens in the medicine bow mountains, medicine bow national forest, albany and carbon counties, wyoming. This interactive travel map supplements the corresponding motor vehicle use map mvum by displaying on detailed color maps the national forest system nfs roads, nfs trails, and areas on nfs lands that are designated for motor vehicle use on that mvum, as well as nearby points of interest. The longest trail in medicine bowroutt national forest is sandstone divide trail a.
The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is centennial 1 n which is approximately 9 miles away and has an elevation of 4,160 feet 6,056 feet lower than medicine bow national forest. National forest medicine bow use map motor vehicle forest service. Forest visitor maps provide an overview of recreational opportunities including campgrounds. The current sopa report contains a list of proposed actions that will begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation. Medicine bowroutt national forest has 387 trails in the vicinity, including 387 hiking trails, 387 for walking and 387 for other activities. The medicine bow national forest mbnf has experienced epidemic levels of mountain pine beetle and spruce bark beetle infestations since the mid to late 1990s. Take a right at the trail junction for dipper lake, and make the final climb up to medicine bow peak. Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. Usda forest service medicine bow routt national forests, thunder basin national grassland 2468 jackson street laramie, wy 82070 3077452300 brush creekhayden ranger district 5556 state highway po box 249 saratoga, wy 82331 phone. Medicine bow nf pole mountain laramie ranger district mvum get this map. Medicine bow national forest topo map in albany county. Medicine bowroutt national forest is the official title to a u. Supervisors office medicine bowroutt national forest thunder basin national grassland 2468 jackson street laramie, wy 820706535 307 7452300.
Routt national forest medicine bow routt national forest is the official title to a u. An alternative route exists from happy jack road state highway 210. Within the upper yampa, private lands access is primarily available on a fee hunting basis. Medicine bow national forest, sierra madre range, brush.
Information on travel management direction on other. Medicine bow nf pole mountain laramie ranger district. Best hotels near medicine bow national forest, laramie. Areas of interest include snowy range with the highest peak at 12,0 feet, medicine bow peak. The following motor vehicle use maps have been prepared and issued under 36 cfr 212. The medicine bow national forest offers excellent opportunities.
Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Medicine bow national forest map, laramie peak unit. Spend about 4 hours walking at a leisurely pace, there and back. Save on popular hotels near medicine bowroutt national forest, centennial. From the peak, take in the panoramic views of snowy range peaks and the numerous lakes in the basin below. Medicine bow national forest visitor map snowy range south. Detailed map of medicine bow national forest in wyoming.
The item medicine bow national forest, sierra madre range, brush creek hayden ranger district, wyoming, constructed in 2016 by the usda forest service, rocky mountain region, geospatial services represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in indiana state library. Information on travel management direction on other national forests should be obtained by. On these forests, use or possession of a motor vehicle inconsistent with these designations is prohibited under 36 cfr 261. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Medicine bow national forest topo map, albany county wy. Medicine bow peak is tallest we have at over 12,000 feet very nice hike to the peak. Laramie ranger district 30774523 00, centennial visitor center 3077426023, brush creekhayden ranger district 3073262500, brush creek. Large elk numbers occur on the routt national forest. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. Named after the native american powwows in which numerous tribes would congregate here in search of mountain mahogany, which was an excellent wood for the manufacturing of bows, and to perform rituals hoped to cure diseases and thus make good. Medicine bow national forest official mapquest maps.
The illusion of snowcapped mountains in midsummer attracts the attention of all. While theres tons of outdoor fun to be had, rock climbers in particular should check this spot out. Youll notice that throughout the report the forest is referred to as the cheyenne national forest. The forest service believes this treatment is necessary to ensure the future health of the mbnf. Wyoming natural diversity database, university of wyoming, laramie, wy.
In 1929, the former hayden national forest along the continental divide was added. Usda forest service sopa medicine bowroutt national forest. This map does not include the laramie peak district, i. Medicine bow national forest, a wyoming national forest. Federal register medicine bow national forest, wyoming. Site map how the site works tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of. The snowy range, in central medicine bow national forest, can be seen from laramie, wyoming. Medicine bow national forest medicine bow routt national forest is the official title to a u. The longest trail in medicine bowroutt national forest is sandstone divide trail a wellknown trail measuring 9. The following comprehensive plastic coated maps show roads and highways, cities, bodies of water, recreational sites, campgrounds, trails, private and public. Federal register revision of the land and resource. History in medicine bow national forest natural atlas. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and mountain biking.
The latitude and longitude coordinates of medicine bow national forest are 41. Medicine bow and routt national forests national forest. Hotels near medicine bow national forest, laramie on tripadvisor. Medicine bow a primitive school of earthlore in the. Elk hunting in colorado gmu 14 routt and grand counties. This is in fact what today we call the medicine bow national forest, but at the time this report was written, it was called the cheyenne national forest. Medicine bow shooting causes concern branding iron. Motor vehicle use map, medicine bow national forest, wyoming electronic resource. Medicine bow national forest 200 4099 state highway 230 laramie wy 82070. Geologic map of precambrian metasedimentary rocks of the. Geologic map of precambrian metasedimentary rocks of the medicine bow mountains, albany and carbon counties, wyoming by r. In the journal of western travel, john mcturk gibson wrote. Forest information the medicine bow national forest is comprised of 1,093,618 acres. Department of agriculture usda prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability.
Browse expedias selection of 23 hotels and places to stay closest to medicine bowroutt national forest. State highway climbs, just west of centennial, winds through a lodgepole forest to an alpine landscape of englemann and subapline spruce atop the snowy range pass. Achieving an effective assessment of these ecosystem services includes a proper accounting of the ecological, economic, and social values. Socialvalue maps for arapaho, roosevelt, medicine bow. Perry and leslie irving, longtime laramie locals, were driving in the pole mountain area march 27 when a target bullet hit their van. Mary peterson, forest supervisor, medicine bowroutt national forests, start printed page 49902 2468 jackson street, laramie, wyoming 82070. Laramie ranger district 30774523 00, centennial visitor center 3077426023, brush creekhayden ranger district 3073262500, brush creek visitor center 3073265258. Named after the native american powwows in which numerous tribes would congregate here in search of mountain mahogany, which was an excellent wood for the manufacturing of bows, and to perform.
June, 1859 sighted laramies peak, covered with snow, contrasting strongly with the suffocating. The basic movement is from the higher to lower elevation in response to hunting pressure and weather. Best trails near medicine bowroutt national forest wy. Medicine bow national forest is a national forest in colorado, wyoming. Karlstrom pamphlet to accompany miscellaneous investigations series map i2280. Medicine bow peak via lakes trail loop wyoming alltrails. Motor vehicle use map, medicine bow national forest, wyoming. Browse expedias selection of 23 hotels and places to stay closest to medicine bow routt national forest. Usda forest service sopa medicine bowroutt national.
Medicine bow a primitive school of earthlore in the north. Medicine bow is a 35 acre wilderness school tucked into the chattahoochee national forest in the mountains of north georgia near dahlonega. Top 10 hotels closest to medicine bowroutt national forest. National forest medicine bow use map motor vehicle purpose and contents of this map this map dated 9152008 shows the national forest system roads, national forest system trails, and the areas on national forest system lands in the medicine bow national forest that are designated for motor vehicle use pursuant to 36 cfr 212. Medicine bow national forest laramie all you need to.
Interactive travel map united states forest service. From the peak, descend steep switchbacks to the trail intersection which leads to the lewis lake parking area. Usda forest service caring for the land and serving people. Medicine bowroutt national forest snowy range area usda is an equal opportunity provider and employer. A shooting incident in the medicine bow national forest mbnf is prompting officials to examine current target shooting regulations in the area. Botanical and ecological characteristics of fens in the. It can be opened and read like any pdf document and can be viewed on any computer as well as most mobile devices. Forest service managed area extending over 2,222,3 acres 8,993. The medicine bow national forest map produced by the us forest service contains the most current information on roads, trails, recreation sites, travel restrictions and contact phone numbers for the medicine bow national forest.
Day use fees are charged at parking and picnic areas, and at some trailheads. Hunt the timber and hunt the routt national forest early. There are thirtyfour developed campgrounds of which twentyfive meet our selection criteria. These forests encompass portions of many mountain ranges including the gore range, flat tops, parks range, medicine bow mountains, sierra madre, and laramie range. Hahns peakbears ears hiking trails quicksheetsmaps. Medicine bow national forest topo map in albany county, wyoming. The medicine bow routt national forests extend from north central colorado to central wyoming. Prepared for the medicine bowroutt national forest. This magical place is called curtis gulch campground. Medicine bow national forest laramie 2020 all you need. The pole mountain unit between laramie and cheyenne was formally administered by the war department. These trails are also part of the hiking wyomings medicine bow national forest third edition book by marc smith.
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