Posted in Wyoming
September 27, 2017
This Scenic Wyoming Byway Is A True Hidden Gem You Shouldn’t Miss
With so many awesome and beautiful natural attractions in Wyoming, sometimes the better-known spots get all the glory while overshadowing others. The Snowy Range Scenic Byway is an ideal example of an area that is often overlooked. Comparatively short in length, this I-80 bypass is closed almost half of the year. However, the sights you’ll see along the way are breathtaking, making the trip worth every minute spent cutting across Medicine Bow National Forest and its spectacular mountain range.
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Snowfall usually closes WY-130 sometime during November each year, and the Snowy Range remains closed until late May when, just in time for Memorial Day weekend, road crews open the pass using snowplows.
Libby Flats is at the summit of this scenic byway, providing an incomparable view of the area from 10,000 above sea level.
What other must-see hidden gems have you found in Wyoming?
