Two USFS roads closed

Winter logging activity near Ryan Park on the west side of the Snowy Range has temporarily closed two National Forest System roads and rerouted portions of three snowmobile trails.

The impacted routes are near Wyoming Highway 130 in the Medicine Bow National Forest.

 Forest Roads 225 and 231 are being used as haul routes and have been temporarily closed by a Forest Order, until April 1, 2022 or operations cease. The closures will be in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 Forest Road 225 is also the Q groomed snowmobile trail during the winter, and Forest Road 231 is the E snowmobile trail.

 Portions of snowmobile trails E, Q, and U have also been impacted by hauling and have been rerouted in cooperation with Wyoming State Trails. The Q and U trails have full reroutes. Logging operations along the 231 Road and E trail should be completed by mid-January and the E trail will reopen for use. The connector between Q and E is open and the E trail around to the west is open into Ryan Park. 

 Although not yet impacted, it is anticipated that the cross-country ski trails, managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, at Brush Creek will be affected sometime in early 2022.

 Maps and information about closures and alternate routes will be posted at trailheads, as well as at appropriate road/trail intersections and sign boards. To learn more about the complete network of snowmobile trails on the Medicine Bow National Forest, snowmobile trail maps, produced by Wyoming State Trails, are available online.

 Riders are advised to always use caution when riding near intersections. All recreationists are reminded to be aware of and avoid heavy equipment operating in the area.  Do not enter areas which are posted closed, as they are closed for public safety.

 Temporary road closures are a short-term inconvenience needed to provide safe access in the long-term. Visitors need to be aware of ongoing changes that may affect travel on Forest roads or maintained trails.

 For more information about winter recreation opportunities, please call the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District office at (307) 326-5258.

 Additional information may be found on the USFS website or on the Forests’ Twitter and Facebook accounts.