Visit The Castle Gardens Petroglyphs In Wyoming To See History

Did you know you can hike to the Castle Gardens petroglyphs in Wyoming? Castle Gardens, near Riverton, is one of the most remote BLM sites in the state. If you’re able to prepare for the journey, you’ll find history laid out in front of your eyes. It’s so worth the trip!

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The Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site in Wyoming is remote, and not often visited. Riverton is the nearest town, about 45 miles away. If you're going to embark on the journey, be prepared with a high-clearance vehicle and emergency supplies.

Once you get to these famous petroglyphs in Wyoming, you'll see a level, gravel trail that will take you to the historic and sacred site.

While the trail is not technically ADA accessible, it should be easy to traverse for most. It is well maintained and part of BLM protected and managed lands.

Along with breathtaking scenery and desert that stretches as far as the eye can see, you'll discover petroglyphs that date back hundreds of years.

The sweeping views of the high desert will stick in your mind for ages. Not only is this one of the most historic sites in the state, but it's remote and gorgeous.

The petroglyphs are protected by a fence, but you can easily see them and take some great pictures.

This area contains hundreds of rock carvings, most of them shield-style. You'll find all sorts of scenes depicted in the drawings.

While many of these kind of petroglyphs depict a warrior holding a shield, many of the ones at Castle Gardens only depict the shield. It's thought that these were made by members of the Athapaskan Group, who are related to today's Navajo and Apache people.

This remote place doesn't have any services. Make sure to bring plenty of water and gas up your vehicle before making the drive.

Have you ever hiked to these remarkable petroglyphs at one of the best gardens in Wyoming? You’ll have a new appreciation for those that lived here long before most of us. Looking for more hidden places here in the Cowboy State like the Castle Gardens petroglyphs? Take a look at this hidden valley and you’ll realize there’s always something new to discover way out here.

If you are interested in seeing more of the beauty of the Cowboy State, you can hop on the highway for our road trip to nine natural wonders in Wyoming. We’ve even put together a road trip packing list for you so you don’t forget anything important.

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Kim M. | July 20, 2020

Can I hike to historical sites in Wyoming?

Sure, Wyoming is packed with history! Some historical sites in Wyoming that you can hike to include:

Buffalo Bill Dam
Fire Towers of Bighorn National Forest
Old Faithful
Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite.

Which state parks should I visit in Wyoming?

Some state parks to visit in Wyoming include:

Guernsey State Park, the coolest park to visit if you want to see history in front of your eyes. The park shows off Oregon Trail Ruts carved into the rock!
Curt Gowdy State Park
Glendo State Park

Where should I go to take photos of Wyoming?

For great photos in Wyoming you can't beat, check out:

Yellowstone National Park
Grand Teton National Park
Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site
Fossil Butte National Historic site
Devils Tower National Monument

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