Green Rock Trailhead (Medicine Bows)
The Green Rock TH located in the Snowy Mountain Range within the Medicine Bow National Forest is best known for its access to winter activities including backcountry nordic skiing, backcountry AT/Telemark, and snowshoeing. The area also offers quieter hiking or backpacking options in the summer both on- and off-trail.
The Trailhead is located on Wyoming Hwy 130 at the winter closure gate just a few miles uphill from the Snowy Range Ski resort. It is reserved for non-motorized use and therefore free of snowmobiles that run rampant further along the road.
There are some excellent moderate to challenging backcountry nordic ski routes that can be created using the Libby Creek and Barber Creek trails, and/or venturing off-trail. The area also offers opportunities for steeper AT/Telemark ski descents to those willing to explore, including at multiple abandoned ski resorts described in the Powder Ghost Towns book.
In the summer, this trailhead also offers quiet forested on-trail hiking alternatives to the nearby Medicine Bow Peak and Shelf Lake areas, or off-trail destinations suited to longer day tracks or backpacking trips.
Alternate titles -
Libby Creek/Barber Creek Lollipop — 4 miles, 568’ gain
Green Rock TH to Corner Mountain TH — 7.5 miles, 700’ gain
- Suitable Activities: Backcountry Nordic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding, Hiking, Snowshoeing
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
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Land Manager:
U.S. Forest Service
Laramie Ranger District (Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests)
- Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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- Green Rock Trailhead (Medicine Bows) - Libby Creek/Barber Creek Lollipop
- Green Rock Trailhead (Medicine Bows) - Green Rock TH to Corner Mountain TH
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