Miner's Cabin Trailhead

Facility · Wyoming ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Medicine Bow National Forest (NF) · Open Access

10,817 ft
Elevation

The Miners Cabin Trailhead provides access to the Miners Cabin Trail on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway. The short loop trail has interpretive information and passes historical mining ruins. The trail also offers excellent views of Medicine Bow Peak. This is an excellent way to explore the scenic beauty and history of the Snowy Range. It is managed by the Laramie Ranger District.

Getting there

41.34130, -106.30575 · 41°20'28.7"N 106°18'20.7"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in5.94.75.15.94.12.01.51.62.54.05.05.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Miner's Cabin Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Miner's Cabin Trailhead?
No. Miner's Cabin Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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