One of the best spots to see wild horses is in southwestern Wyoming, just northwest of Rock Springs, on a landscape of sagebrush, native grasses, and rock. Here, on the mesa-like summit of White Mountain, the Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop Tour courses over roughly 23 miles of good, gravel-base roads. Along the route you may spot roans, blacks, paints, appaloosas, and sorrels, as well as panoramic views of the Wyoming Range to the west, the Wind River Range to the northeast, and the Uinta Range to the south.
Along the route are informational signs and markers that describe the origin of the horses (most descendants of horses long ago turned out by local ranchers) and explain the area's geography and history.
The best time to see the horses is from sunrise until about 10:00 a.m., but they might be seen any time during the day. |
| Elevation: |
Between 6,378 feet and 7,795 feet |
| Hours: |
No established hours; sunrise to sunset. |
| Facilities: |
Descriptive monuments and directional signs. |
| Directions: |
From Rock Springs, drive north for 14 miles on Highway 191. Turn left onto Sweetwater County Road 4-14 and follow the route for 2.5 miles before turning left onto Sweetwater County Road 4-53, which winds its way to Green River, 33 miles away.
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| Coordinates: |
Map Coordinates (NAD83):
Northern Entrance (near Rock Springs): ~41 44.615N; 109 18.672W
Southern Entrance (near Green River): ~41 32.345N; 109 28.485W |
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