Winter in Wyoming is long so it is best to enjoy it and make the most of the fun you can have outside in the snow. There are several different places in and around the Cheyenne area where you can get involved in winter sports. Whether you are new to the area and winter activities or you grew up playing outside in the snow, there is something for everyone. Check out these top spots for winter sports in Cheyenne.
Curt Gowdy State Park
Curt Gowdy State Park is a popular spot for mountain bikers all year round. There are over 35 miles of single-track trails with 28 named trails and four freeride areas for just playing around. During the winter of 2014/2015, the park started grooming some of the singletracks for fat biking on snow. Curt Gowdy is one of the few local places that actually grooms the trails for fat biking, so riders have a safe place to enjoy their sport all year round.
Snowy Range Ski Area
Snowy Range Ski Area in Southeast Wyoming is only an hour and a half drive from Cheyenne. It is a great ski area for families with many beginner and intermediate trails. If you are new to skiing or boarding, Snowy Range offers lessons to get you started and up on the slopes, and if you don’t have your own gear, the rental shop offers both ski and snowboard equipment. Hit the slopes at Snowy Range, and when you need a break, the day lodge has food, coffee, hot cocoa, and even a bar and brewery for the adults.
Medicine Bow National Forest
If you want a low-key, relaxed winter activity, head to Medicine Bow National Forest in Cheyenne and go snowshoeing. The best thing about snowshoeing is that anyone can do it. You can head out on your first day, even if you’ve never used snowshoes before, and enjoy a couple of hours of fresh winter air with just a few minutes of practice. Medicine Bow National Forest has some trails you can follow, or you can just explore the areas you want to see without following a set trail. Just make sure to watch where you are going, so you don’t get lost.
Vedauwoo Recreation Area
Vedauwoo Recreation Area is a beautiful place to visit any time of year with its ancient rock formations and natural sculptures. It sits just 27 miles from Cheyenne in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. During the warmer months, rock climbers come from all over the world to test their skills on the rock formations, and there are also hiking and biking trails. In the winter, this place turns into a winter wonderland, and the hiking trails turn into cross-country skiing trails.
With an average of about 50 inches of snowfall each winter, Cheyenne and the surrounding areas are a great place to enjoy winter sports. It doesn’t matter if you are new to getting out in the snow, or an expert on winter sports, there is something for everyone.
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