Facility · Wyoming ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Buckhorn Snowmobile Trailhead provides direct access to snowmobile Trail 3. This is the closest trailhead for riders coming from Newcastle, Wyoming. The trail is 6.5 miles from Four Corners, WY and provides access to trails that spread across eastern Wyoming and western South Dakota. The trailhead is privately owned so respect private property by remaining on roads, parking lots, and trails, and packing out what you packed in.
Access Buckhorn Snowmobile Trailhead from Newcastle, Wyoming via US Highway 85 North for 23.3 miles to the Buckhorn Trailhead. The trailhead is on the south (right) side of US 85.
Access Buckhorn Snowmobile Trailhead from Sundance, (Exit 187 of Interstate 90) by traveling south on WY Highway 585 S. Stay on WY 585 S for 27.8 miles to Four Corners Junction. Turn east (left) on US Highway 85 N. Travel on US 85 N for 6.5 miles. The trailhead is on the south (right) side of US 85.
44.14900, -104.08400 · 44°8'56.4"N 104°5'2.4"W
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| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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