Bighorn National Forest, WY
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Bighorn National Forest, WY
We've just now added this to our list. Can 14 and 14A loop (starting and ending in Sheridan) be done in one day, or should we cut it in half? We won't be doing much hiking (mom and dad are in their late 70's), just a lot of stopping to absorb the beauty.
If a stop is needed, any suggestions for Greybull or Lovell?
Thanks!
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If a stop is needed, any suggestions for Greybull or Lovell?
Thanks!
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Ten Sleep Canyon on 16 is my pick of a scenic route. The gradient is very steep. The first time I descended the canyon, we had to stop and let the pressure on our ears equalize! It's that steep.
As a curiosity, stop for a look at the Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark. It is a place of meaning for many Native Americans.
We spent the night in Worland, but my knowledge of motels is not current.
As a curiosity, stop for a look at the Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark. It is a place of meaning for many Native Americans.
We spent the night in Worland, but my knowledge of motels is not current.
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Thanks again -
We'll be coming south on I90 from Billings, and on our way to SD. What about taking 14 to Shell, then heading south through Hyattville to Ten Sleep then east to Buffalo? Do you or anyone out there know anything about highways/roads through that area? Is this crazy?
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We'll be coming south on I90 from Billings, and on our way to SD. What about taking 14 to Shell, then heading south through Hyattville to Ten Sleep then east to Buffalo? Do you or anyone out there know anything about highways/roads through that area? Is this crazy?
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It can be done the way you described. But if coming from Billings why not drop south and take US-310 to Lovell. Then you can then visit the Medicine Wheel on 14A, which by the way is not a curiosity to many people. It is, however, a mile+ hike from the parking area. You can no longer drive there as you once could. The Bighorn Canyon is also on your route, there is a new visitors center on the east side of Lovell. After that drive you could overnight in Sheridan. we have always found this area much more scenic than route
http://www.crystalinks.com/bighorn.html
http://www.nps.gov/bica/
http://www.crystalinks.com/bighorn.html
http://www.nps.gov/bica/



