Posted in Wyoming
September 13, 2017
The Breathtaking Scenic Trail In Wyoming Where You Can Watch Wild Horses Roam
If the vast open spaces, ample rodeos, and heaps of cowboy history aren’t enough evidence that the spirit of the Old West is alive and well in Wyoming, then a visit to Sweet Water County should provide conclusive proof. There, living in one of the most breathtaking scenic areas of the Cowboy State is a herd of nearly 1,500 wild horses. If you’ve ever longed to watch horses roam free, this is the place.
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Traveling west from Rock Springs, take Exit 89 off of I-80 to reach Wild Horse Canyon Road.
As pioneers traveled west, Pilot Butte is the natural signpost they looked for to let them know they were getting close to Green River.
The Wild Horses of Pilot Butte are said to be descended from horses the cattle ranchers brought to Wyoming in the 1800s.
There are hundreds of figures etched into the sandstone cliffs nearby. Some of the carvings are estimated to be over 1,000 years old.
The Bureau of Land Management cares for 16 different wild horse herds in the Cowboy State, so Pilot Butte is just one place to see these amazing creatures. Where is your favorite spot in Wyoming for wild horse watching?
