Wyoming\u00a0has a number of trails with minimal obstacles. \u00a0Some are very easy and others are wheelchair accessible. \u00a0Here are just a few of them.
\nMost of the links given were found through Internet search. Some places I have been able to visit and a few have been recommended to me by other people who have been there. With your help, we can share our knowledge with disabled people everywhere and also increase awareness of the need for more accessibility. Please e-mail me with your suggestions using the form in the sidebar.<\/p>\n

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• Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge Complex<\/strong>\u00a0in northern Colorado and\u00a0 southern Wyoming has an accessible trail and some ADA compliant overlooks.\u00a0 The Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge has an easy hiking trail.\u00a0 \u00a0These refuges are part of a refuge complex that includes one refuge in Colorado and four in southern Wyoming.\u00a0 The headquarters are in Walden, Colorado.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 970-723-8528.\u00a0 Here is their website<\/a>.
  \nArapaho National Wildlife Refuge is south of Walden, Colorado in North Park, an intermountain glacial basin with an elevation ranging from 8,100 to 8,700′.
  \nPhone\u00a0 970-723-8202
  \nMoose-Goose Nature Trail \u00a00.5 mile “…winds along the Illinois River, provides a great chance to view song birds and other riparian residents.”
  \nThere are three ADA compliant overlooks and an accessible viewing blind.
  \nHutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge
  \n2.6 miles of hiking trail. “It is possible to hike all or portions of the system. The flat to gently sloping terrain makes it enjoyable for all hikers.”\u00a0 Here is the website for Hutton Lake<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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• Ashley National Forest
  \n” <\/strong>The Ashley National Forest, with headquarters in\u00a0Vernal, Utah, comprises 1.3 million acres located in the northeastern portion of\u00a0Utah and southwestern portion of Wyoming. National Forest System lands are located in three major areas: the northern and southern slopes of the Uinta Mountains, the Wyoming Basin, and the Tavaputs Plateau.”\u00a0\u00a0The Forest is mostly in northeastern Utah, with just a bit including the Flaming Gorge in Wyoming.
  \nHere is the Forest website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone \u00a0 435-789-1181 \u00a0 Visitor Guide<\/a>
  \nYellowpine Interpretive trail \u00a00.5 miles \u00a0The trail is at the Yellowpine Campground.<\/p>\n

  Flaming Gorge National \u00a0Recreation Area<\/a>\u00a0 “The Flaming Gorge NRA is located in the northeast corner of Utah and the southwest corner of Wyoming.”
  \nRyan, from flaminggorgecountry.com<\/a>\u00a0writes that “There are wheel chair accessible nature trails located at Moose Pond, West Green’s Lake, and Red Canyon overlook\/Red Canyon Visitor center.\u00a0\u00a0 Sheep Creek Geological loop, Sheep Creek Bay overlook, Red Canyon overlook, Dowd mountain overlook, Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center, and the Dam Vista Overlook are all easy access by vehicle with easy access viewpoints.”
  \n<\/span>Red Canyon Visitor Center<\/a> \u00a0435-889-3713<\/p>\n

  ?<\/strong>\u00a0 The Chamber of \u00a0Commerce Guide <\/a>lists six “easy” trails on page 29. \u00a0 Be sure to call either the Visitor Center or the Chamber of Commerce since no details are given. \u00a0 From the website: “Try the short interpretive Nature Trails at Sheep Creek, Moose Ponds, West Greens Lake and Aspen for an easy enlightening walk through a variety of habitats along this scenic drive.” \u00a0 Easy for them might not be easy for you. \u00a0Check with them.<\/p>\n

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• Big Horn National Forest
  \n<\/strong>“No region in Wyoming is provided with a more diverse landscape – from grasslands to alpine meadows, clear lakes to glacially-carved valleys and rolling hills to sheer mountain cliffs. “
  \n<\/strong>Here is the Forest website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone 307-674-2600 \u00a0Webpage with links to downloadable maps<\/a>
  \n<\/a><\/strong>Little Goose Canyon The first 1.75 miles of this 2.8 miles hike trail is not very steep and is rated easy by the Hiking Project<\/a>.\u00a0
  \n?<\/strong> Sawmill Lakes Trail \u00a0#022 \u00a00.8 mile \u00a0 This is described as an “Easy trail for day hiking. Accesses Sawmill Lakes. Gently climbs in elevation. Suitable for family outings.” \u00a0You would be wise to call the Tongue Ranger District at 307-674-2600 for better information.
  \n<\/a>FS Trail #024<\/a> 1.7 mile<\/p>\n

  <\/a>Greenbelt Trail<\/a> 2.3 mile gradual ascent.<\/p>\n

  <\/a>Lower Loop 0.9 mile 1 mile loop see Hiking Projec<\/a>t.<\/p>\n

  <\/a>?<\/strong>\u00a0 Lake Helen Trail – the first mile or so of this trail is pretty level and is described as “good for all skill levels” by AllTrails.<\/a><\/p>\n

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• Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area<\/strong>
  \nBighorn Canyon NRA’s over 120,000 acres offers an “astounding diversity in ecosystems, wildlife, and more than 10,000 years of human history to explore.”
  \nHiking Guide<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Map\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 This recreation area bridges Montana and Wyoming.
  \nDriving directions from Montana and Wyoming<\/a>\u00a0 Links to Trail Descriptions<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Here is their website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Phone 406-666-2412 or 307-548-5406\u00a0\u00a0Accessibility<\/a>
  \nTwo Eagles Interpretive Trail <\/a>0.25 miles round trip
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  \n<\/a><\/a>Bighorn Headgate Trail<\/a> rated as an\u00a0easy gravel path of 0.1 mile round trip\u00a0to “quiet picnic area”.
  \n<\/a>Lockhart Ranch Trail<\/a>\u00a0consists of a choice of loops, one 0.5 miles, the other 2 miles. \u00a0Both are old dirt roads.
  \nVisitor Center Pond<\/a> \u00a00.26 mile \u00a0“…a great place to see red-winged blackbirds and boreal chorus frogs during the summer.”<\/p>\n

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• Bridger-Teton National Forest
  \n<\/strong>“Located in Western Wyoming, the Bridger-Teton offers more than 3.4 million acres of public land for your outdoor recreation enjoyment. With its pristine watersheds, abundant wildlife and immense wildlands, the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprises a large part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem…”
  \n<\/strong>Here is the Forest Website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone \u00a0307-739-5500
  \nThe following trails are described as easy, but some may be more for bikers than hikers. \u00a0 \u00a0Try calling the trail supervisor at 307-739-5414 for current conditions and an idea of just how easy or not these trails really are.
  \n?<\/strong> Hagen Highway Trail <\/a>\u00a01.5 miles<\/p>\n

  ?<\/strong>\u00a0Hagen River Trail<\/a> 1 mile<\/p>\n

  ?<\/strong> KC Trail<\/a>\u00a00.99 mile<\/p>\n

  ? <\/strong>Linda’s Trail<\/a>\u00a0 0.28 mile<\/p>\n

  ?<\/strong>Snow King Nature Trail<\/a> 0.56 mile loop \u00a0“This trail is a short loop on top of Snow King Mountain that loops out the ridge and back.\u00a0 It offers great views in all directions as well as lots of flowers. ”
  \nGros Ventre Wilderness
  \n<\/a>? <\/strong>Gros Ventre Geological Trail\u00a0 a .43 interpretive loop<\/p>\n

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• Grand Teton National Park
  \n<\/strong>“Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands monument to the people who fought to protect it. These are mountains of the imagination. Mountains that led to the creation of Grand Teton National Park where you can explore over two hundred miles of trails, float the Snake River or enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place.”
  \n<\/strong>Here is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phone \u00a0307-739-3300\u00a0 Accessibility<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Park map<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Map and Brochure of Lake Shore Hikes<\/a>
  \n<\/a> Leigh Lake described as one of Ten Easy Hikes from \u00a0TetonHikingTrails.com<\/a>\u00a0 by Bill Schneider.\u00a0 3.7 miles with only 50′ elevation gain.\u00a0 Call the Park first to find about possible obstacles such as rocks and roots.
  \n<\/a>?<\/strong> Hidden Falls 1.3 mile round trip from Cascade Canyon Trailhead, which you reach by taking a 12″ shuttle boat.\u00a0 This trail is rated “easy” by some sites, but call the Park first to learn if it would be suitable for you.
  \nColter Bay Marina to amphitheater \u00a00.3 mile one way \u00a0along the east shore of Jackson Lake.
  \nJackson Lake Dam \u00a00.2 mile to good views<\/p>\n

  Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve (LSRP) Lake Creek Overlook & Waterfall 0.2 mile packed gravel surface<\/p>\n

  Multi-use path way Jackson to \u00a0South Jenny \u00a020 miles, paved<\/p>\n

  ?\u00a0<\/strong>String Lake Shore Trail \u00a00.5 mile. \u00a0This is a broken and uneven paved surface. \u00a0String Lake Trailhead Map<\/a>
  \n?<\/strong> Jenny Lake Shore Trail – currently disrupted for rehabilitation Jenny Lake Trailhead Map<\/a><\/p>\n

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• Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests
  \n<\/strong>From\u00a0mountain ranges to\u00a0grasslands and crystal clear streams, the national forests and national grassland provide abundant and unique opportunities for visitors.
  \nHere is the Forests website<\/a>.\u00a0 Phones: \u00a0Forest supervisor 307-745-2300
  \nFrom stateparks.com<\/a>: “The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests extend from north central Colorado to central Wyoming. The Forests encompass portions of many mountain ranges including the Gore Range, Flat Tops, Parks Range, Medicine Bow Mountains, Sierra Madre, and Laramie Range.”
  \nUnfortunately, this branch of the Forest Service gives very little information on trails. \u00a0Here is the page with links to information each trail<\/a>, but they seldom give length, let alone difficulty rating.
  \nBrush Creek\/Hayden Ranger District<\/a> \u00a0307-326-5258 \u00a0
  \n<\/strong>Snowy Range Scenic Byway<\/a>\u00a0 also described here<\/a>
  \nMirror Lake Picnic Ground includes an accessible \u00a0path to the water, \u00a0campsites and fishing platform.
  \nLake Marie Trail goes along the southeast shore of the Lake<\/p>\n

  <\/a>Brooklyn Lake Road 3.5 miles described as easy in Hiking Project<\/a>.<\/p>\n

  Douglas Ranger District <\/a>\u00a0307-358-4690
  \nLaramie Ranger District<\/a> \u00a0307-745-2398
  \n<\/a>Medicine Bow Trail is a 23\u00a0 mile Rail-Trail from Laramie to Coalmont Colorado. Hiking Project description.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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• Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
  \n<\/strong>“The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is one of the 12 National Forests in the Intermountain Region as well as one of the urban National Forests in the Forest Service System.\u00a0 It covers an area that includes northern and north-central Utah, and southwestern Wyoming.”
  \n<\/strong>Here is the Forest website<\/a>.\u00a0 Supervisor phone 801-999-2103\u00a0 Contacts in the various ranger districts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

  There is a video on the website describing 5 Family Friendly Trails which they say are good for strollers and people of all ages.\u00a0 At\u00a0 one point the voice-over claims they are “universally accessible”, but that is not clear from the photographs or the descriptions on the website.
  \n<\/a>?<\/strong> Limber Pine Nature Trail 1.4 miles<\/p>\n

  <\/a>?<\/strong> Cascades springs interpretive trail 0.9 mile paved and boardwalk path<\/p>\n

  <\/a>Devils Kitchen Trail to a geologic site 0.1 mile “Accessible”<\/p>\n

  <\/a>?<\/strong>\u00a0 Current Creek Nature Trail 1.25 miles\u00a0 self-guided interpretive trail.\u00a0 Call 435-654-0470 for more information on this trail.<\/p>\n

  <\/a>“Summer Lake Nature Trail\u00a0 3\/4 mile around a lake<\/p>\n

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• Yellowstone National Park<\/strong>
  \nYellowstone National Park overlies the huge Yellowstone Caldera.\u00a0 The Park\u2019s diversity and natural wealth include hydrothermal features such as colorful hot springs, mudpots, and geysers.\u00a0 There is abundant wildlife, vegetation, lakes, and the Yellowstone River with its canyon and falls.\u00a0 “In Yellowstone, the interplay between volcanic, hydrothermal, and glacial processes, and the distribution of flora and fauna are intricate.”
  \nThe park is in both Wyoming and Montana, so I am posting in both states.<\/p>\n

  Here is the Park website.<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Phone\u00a0\u00a0307-344-7381\u00a0\u00a0Accessibility Guide<\/a>
  \nThe Accessibility Guide is very thorough so I\u00a0am posting just a bit about some of the accessible places in Yellowstone.
  \n“Manual wheelchairs can be rented at medical clinics for $10 per day with a credit card (or $300 cash) deposit. \u00a0Wheelchairs are available for loan at each lodging facility, except Roosevelt Lodge, and the Old Faithful, Canyon, and Albright (Mammoth) visitors centers while in those areas.”
  \nThe use of Segways is somewhat limited. \u00a0Check ahead.<\/p>\n

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