Wilderness and Trails
The Bridger Wilderness covers approximately 428,000 acres, most of which lies in Sublette County. At the lower elevations of the Wind River Range, the Scab Creek Wilderness Study Area features granite outcrops, forests, meadows, small lakes and streams. The Wind River Range also has more than 1,300 lakes, as well as hundreds of miles of streams and hiking trails.
Two trails lead from the Scab Creek Recreation Area through the Scab Creek WSA and connect with the trail system in the adjacent Bridger Wilderness in Bridger-Teton National Forest. Parking is available at the trailheads for Scab Lake and Scab Creek. A different scale of trail awaits at the New Fork River crossing: visitors can walk a self-guided, one-mile loop with nine interpretive panels in the park there. At Trappers Point Overlook, a 0.25-mile footpath leads from the information sign to the 10-acre site. It is owned and managed by the Sublette County Historical Society.
Lakes, Winter Trails and Roads
The Boulder Lake Recreation Area has about three miles of shoreline along Boulder Lake. The developed boat launch is on the south shore. Small watercraft are permitted at Green River Lakes; a basic, hand-accessible boat launch on the shore is used for canoeing and kayaking. Green River Lakes Campground is near Lower Green River Lake, at an elevation of 8,000 feet on the western edge of the Wind River Range. Check current conditions at the site before traveling. Trails in the area include the Continental Divide Trail, the Highline Trail and the Lakeside Trail.
A variety of activities are also available in winter. Sublette County has more than 20 miles of groomed winter trails open to hiking, snowshoeing and fat biking. In Bridger-Teton National Forest, White Pine Resort offers 27 downhill runs across 363 acres of skiable terrain. It also has 35-kilometer cross-country ski loops designed for all ability levels. The backcountry of Sublette County also offers terrain and trail systems for snowmobiling.
The Centennial Scenic Byway runs for 163 miles through Sublette County. Its southern end starts in Pinedale at U.S. 191. The byway follows a modern, paved, two-lane road, with access to side roads leading to nearby attractions.
History in Museums and Along the Trail
The Green River Valley Museum presents local history and culture in seven buildings. The Museum of the Mountain Man explores the Mountain Man era, the cultures of the Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains, the Oregon Trail and the region's development through visual displays and interpretation. The Sublette County Historical Society, the organization that operates the Museum of the Mountain Man, owns more than 21,500 artifacts dating from prehistoric times to the settlement era.
Fort Bonneville was built in 1832 near the confluence of Horse Creek and the Green River in what is now Sublette County. It was the first trading post in what is now Wyoming. A monument erected in 1915 by the Daughters of the American Revolution marks the site; it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and includes both public and private land.
Events and Planning Your Visit
The annual Green River Rendezvous is a four-day celebration of the Rocky Mountain fur-trading era; program details may vary from year to year. The Rendezvous Rodeo takes place on the second full weekend in July, and Chuckwagon Days takes place around July 4. As dates for recurring events may change, check the dates before planning your trip.
For questions about visiting Sublette County and planning accommodations, you can contact the Sublette County Visitors Centers. This can help you choose accommodations that suit the experiences you're most interested in—from trails through wilderness areas to museums and events.
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