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Fall Colors - Northwestern Hills
Areas near Sundance, WY
- Warren Peak road runs through the middle of the Emerald Forest with full easement. Please be aware that the Emerald Forest is on private property. To get there, take Warren Peak Road past the end of the pavement to Blacktail Road (FSR 838). The Emerald Forest is south of Blacktail junction.
- Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail #77 is an 8 mile non-motorized loop located approximately 5 miles south of Beulah, WY on the Bearlodge Ranger District. Alongside a creek, the trail meanders through stands of paper birch, ironwood, and hazelnut trees. Sheltered under these trees, one may find several plant species including Rattlesnake Fern, Common Solomon's Seal, Canadian Enchanter's Nightshade, and the Oval-leaved Milkweed. Also lingering in this area are several sedges - Meadow Sedge, Fox-tail Sedge and Rosy Sedge. Stop and admire the beauty at one of the benches overlooking the creek along the trail.
- Grand Canyon (FSR 875) off of Moskee is another great area in the Fall.
- Sand Creek (FSR 863) is also a nice drive which will take you up to Moskee.
- Forest personnel also recommend Cow Creek to Beaver Creek - To follow this route, drive to 843 (Farrall road) to FSR 833, to FSR 831 to FSR 841 (which would then loop back into FSR 843 if hanging a right on FSR 841).
- Another great Fall viewing area, with good access, is Cement Ridge Lookout. The Lookout is accessible from Sundance to Moskee Road 207 (Exit 191 off interstate), head to Grand Canyon (FSR 875), to Rattlesnake (FSR 804) and then to Guidinger Hill/Cement Ridge (FSR 850).