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Big Horn Scenic Byway, Wyoming.

Big Horn Scenic Byway
Bighorn National Forest— Tongue District
2013 Eastside 2nd Street
Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
Phone: 307-674-2600

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The Big Horn Scenic Byway winds up into the Bighorn Mountains, offering spectacular views of peaks and rangelands. There is a turnout at Shell Falls, with an overlook. The highway continues to rise until it levels out near the Antelope Butte Ski Area, then continues on over Granite Pass, the highest point on the road. Deer, elk, and moose can be seen along this road.

Area: N/A
Elevation:
  • Shell: 4,204 feet
  • Burgess Junction: 8,080 feet
Fees: None
Hours: N/A
Visitor Center: At Burgess Junction.
Facilities: N/A
Directions: Take US Highway 14 from Shell up through Shell Canyon to Burgess Junction.
Coordinates:

Map Coordinates (NAD83):

  • Shell: 44 32.328N; 107 47.083W
  • Burgess Junction: 44 46.204N; 107 31.861W
Weather:
 
Regulations: See Encountering Wild Animals.
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