Name | Carson Draw Trails | |
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Summary | Pine, aspen and oak stands surround the trails and provide habitat for the abundant wildlife that uses the area | |
Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
Distance (Total) | 6.8 miles / 10.9 km | |
Elevation Gain | 800 feet / 244 meters | |
Minimum Elevation | 5,400 feet / 1,646 meters | |
Maximum Elevation | 6,200 feet / 1,890 meters | |
Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
Things To See | - Historic Site - Wildlife - Woods | |
Difficulty | Intermediate | |
Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
Nearby Town | Sundance, Wyoming, United States | |
Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/blackhills/recreation/trails/index.html | |
Permit Required | No | |
Trail Map |
The Carson Draw Trails are four-season, non-motorized trails that wind through Carson Draw. They are “off the beaten path†and offer solitude to those searching for a more primitive trail experience. Pine, aspen and oak stands surround the trails and provide habitat for the abundant wildlife that uses the area.
Cross country skiers have become major users for the area’s winter activities. They find smooth, fast and fairly steep descents as well as tranquil level stretches. The nearly seven miles of trail are groomed weekly as weather permits, in cooperation with the Wyoming State Department of Parks and Historic Places.
From spring to fall, the trails are busy with multiple types of users, including hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders. The trails are a pleasant diversion into the peaceful back woods. Users may find that the trails are much like the Sundance system in their beauty and serenity, and offer an even greater level of solitude.
Three miles north of US 14 and Sundance on FDR 838.
Latitude | 44.4280797594 degrees / 44° 25.685' / 44° 25' 41.09" |
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Longitude | -104.4214439392 degrees / -104° 25.287' / -104° 25' 17.20" |
Created by Nick on 04/22/2008 |
Last edited by Nick on 04/22/2008 |