The 32-Mile Scenic Drive In Wyoming You Will Want To Take As Soon As You Can

If you live in Wyoming, you already know what a beautiful landscape there is everywhere you look. From its charming small towns to picturesque farms, abundance of wildlife, awe-inspiring mountains, and more, there is so much to see and enjoy. While there are numerous scenic byways dotted across the state, we think that the Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop is one of the best scenic roads in the state. Read on and be inspired!

The Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop will take you on a journey you will always remember.

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Along the drive, you'll catch stunning views into Wild Horse Canyon, and up to 14 Mile Hill. From there you can look down into Rock Springs from way up high!

The Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop is a 24-mile drive, but the entire detour from I-80 will take you about an hour and a half and runs just over 30 miles.

Along the way, you'll see Pilot Butte, Boar’s Tusk, the singing Killpecker Sand Dunes, Steamboat Mountain, Table Mountains, Aspen Mountain, and Wilkins Peak.

The Wyoming, Wind River, and Uinta Mountain ranges are all in view, too. Be sure to have a full tank of gas and emergency supplies, as this rural road offers no services and is very lightly trafficked.

You'll spot an abundance of wildlife no matter when you go - but plan for dawn or dusk to see them at their most active.

This canyon is home to wild horses, desert elk, rabbits, coyotes, hawks, eagles, and much more. Early morning and late afternoon is the best time to spot wildlife. Be sure to bring your camera and your binoculars.

The landscape is simply stunning!

Photographers come from all over the state and further afield to capture scenic vistas like this one.

The most impressive part of the drive will be spotting the wild horses.

These beautiful wild horses first appeared on this land as descendants of wild Spanish-bred horses. You can learn more about the history of Pilot Butte, White Mountain, and the Wild Horses of Sweetwater County by watching the short video below:

To learn more about the Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop, visit the Explore Wyoming website.

Have you ever taken a Pilot Butte Wild Horse scenic tour? Or have you ever been to Pilot Butte, Wyoming? If so, we'd love to read about your experiences in the comments section below!

While it's hard to top this spectacular drive, if you're a nature lover there are plenty of scenic byways in Wyoming, and they're each worth exploring. If you're looking for more of a hair-raising ride, travel the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway - it's open year-round.

For those who love to hike, you'll be happy to know that there are plenty of trails in the area, and you can get more information by going to the AllTrails website.

If you’re still in the mood for more Wyoming adventures, take a look at this video: