Snowy Range Scenic Byway (Wyoming)

Introduction

The Snowy Range Scenic Byway (WY 130) is located in southeastern Wyoming and is a spectacular “shortcut” for travelers. This scenic alternative to I-80 takes you through the majestic Snowy Range Mountains, past deep glacial lakes, pastoral meadows, rushing mountain streams and awe inspiring granite peaks. The Snowy Range Scenic Byway was originally a wagon road built in the 1870’s and in the 1920’s was widened and smoothed using horse-drawn equipment. The road was paved in the 1930’s and designated as the nation’s second Scenic Byway. After six years of working on the road, it was completed and known as the “Great Skyroad.” The Scenic Byway over the Snowy Range is one of the shortest of Wyoming’s scenic byways, both in length and in the number of months it can be driven. The Snowy Range Scenic Byway is the second highest mountain pass in Wyoming. Snow usually closed the highest section of the road about mid-November and snowplows traditionally open the road in May before Memorial Day weekend.

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