Here Are The 9 Most Dangerous, Deadly Places In Wyoming

Overall, Wyoming is a very safe state to visit and to reside in. However, there are areas where you need to be cautious. In most cases, if you use a little common sense, obey all posted signs, and respect nature, then a lot of these places won't actually be so dangerous and deadly - but unfortunately, not everyone does those things. Here are some of the most dangerous places in Wyoming:

1. U.S. Highway 287

According to Wyoming Magazine, U.S. Highway 287, one of the longest roads in the nation, is also one of the most dangerous roads in the United States. There have been many accidents and fatalities along this stretch in Wyoming. This narrow two lane road passes through Medicine Bow Mountains and Laramie Mountains, so severe weather and poor visibility often are responsible for deadly accidents along this road. It's also a difficult road for teenagers, who have little driving experience, to maneuver. This road is one of the most-traveled roads in the state, though, nevertheless. Check out the Wyoming Magazine article for more information!

2. Corbet's Couloir

According to Forbes, Corbet's Couloir in Jackson Hole is America's scariest ski slope. The feature that is so dangerous is the narrow mouth that leads into a free fall of two stories onto a 55-degree slope which then commands an immediate right turn to avoid the surrounding rocks. Learn more in this article.

3. Paintbrush Canyon/Cascade Canyon Loop

When you see the peaks of the Grand Tetons, they look very daunting, especially if you're a hiker. According to Men's Fitness, one of the most challenging trails in America is the Paintbrush Canyon/Cascade Canyon Loop. This treacherous 20-mile trail consists of an eight mile, 4,000-foot vertical ascent to the 10,800 foot elevation Paintbrush Divide. The difficulty comes with the never-ending switchbacks and slowly thinning air. A relatively recent fatality was in 2014, when a hiker fell to her death in Upper Paintbrush Canyon.

4. Geysers and Hot Springs

Please be especially careful around the geysers and hot springs. The water temperature in some of these thermal features reaches well into the 200's. Twenty-two people have been killed by geysers and hot springs in Yellowstone, adding to the reason why Yellowstone National Park is one of the most dangerous national parks in the world. Visitors wander off the paths or boardwalks and fall in. There was a reported fatality in June 2016; the key here is easy - obey all posted signs and warnings.

5. Yellowstone - Wildlife

The wildlife in Yellowstone is truly amazing. Everyone wants that selfie with a bear, bison or elk. You are walking into their home, so it is especially important to respect the animals and their habitat. Yellowstone has seen many injuries and deaths as a result of aggressive wildlife. There was a fatality in 2015 when a hiker was killed by a grizzly bear with cubs.

6. Douglas

According to our pals at RoadSnacks, Douglas is among the most dangerous cities in Wyoming. They took into account cities with a population of more than 5,000 and analyzed the FBI's Uniform Crime Report to come up with this; property crime per 100,000 people averages around 3,050. Violent crime per 100,000 people averages around 400. Yikes.

7. Northwest Wyoming - Avalanches

You don't hear that much about avalanches in Wyoming, but they are a real problem - especially in the western part of the state. In 2016, there were four deaths due to avalanches in the Teton Range. These were either snowboarders or skiers.

8. Yellowstone - The Supervolcano

There is something deadly lurking underneath Yellowstone. The park sits on top of a large supervolcano known as a caldera that could wreak havoc on the whole continent. While it is deadly, it won't be so in the near future; scientists don't believe it will erupt any time over the next few thousand years, so we're good... for now.

9. Lunatic Fringe - Green River

According to Singletracks, Lunatic Fringe in Green River is one of the most dangerous mountain biking trails in the world. This 4-mile trail is recommended for experts only. Features include ladder bridges, climbs up to 1,000', and has a lot of technical turns. There are drops ranging anywhere from 3' to 7'. Total elevation is 6,155'.

Can you think of any other dangerous or deadly areas in the state? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.