Wild horses with Pilot Butte in the background.

Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Tour | Wyoming

The 24-mile self-guided Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Tour can begin in either Green River or Rock Springs. Travelers should plan on approximately 1.5 hours to complete the tour, most of which is on a gravel road. 

Watch for wild horses between Rock Springs and 14-Mile Hill, and all the way across the top of White Mountain. Although this is a relatively dry area with sparse vegetation, it is also home to a variety of wild animals, including pronghorn, elk, deer, rabbits, coyotes, hawks, eagles and sage-grouse, among others. Wildlife viewing is best in the early morning and late afternoon hours. 

The majority of wild horses in Wyoming are located in the southwestern part of the state. The appropriate management level for wild horses in Wyoming is approximately 2,490 to 3,725 horses. Approximately 1,100 to 1,600 wild horses can be found on the public lands managed by the Rock Springs Field Office. This is a fee-free area. Sites are ADA accessible

Photos

Wild horses with Pilot Butte in the background. Wild horses with Pilot Butte in the background. Photo by Allegra Gossett
Pilot Butte Pilot Butte, part of the wild horse scenic loop tour in Wyoming. Photo by Allegra Gossett
White Mountain Wild Horse Herd Interpretive Panel. White Mountain Wild Horse Herd Interpretive Panel. BLM photo by Allegra Gossett
Lake Gosiute Interpretive Panel The Lake Gosiute Interpretive Panel. BLM photo by Allegra Gossett
Interpretive site with views of Wilkins Peak An interpretive site with views of Wilkins Peak. BLM photo by Allegra Gossett
Rock Springs Interpretive Panel The Rock Springs Interpretive Panel. BLM photo by Allegra Gossett

Points of Interest

Contact Us

This site is managed by Rock Springs Field Office; visitĀ their pageĀ for office hours and directions.

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Activities

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WILDLIFE VIEWING
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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BIKING
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HIKING
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ACCESSIBLE FACILITY OR ACTIVITY
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BIRDING
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BIRD WATCHING
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INFORMATION SITE
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SCENIC DRIVE
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WILD HORSE VIEWING

Addresses

Rock Springs Field Office
280 Highway 191 North
Rock Springs
Wyoming
82901

Directions

From Rock Springs: Take exit 104 off of I-80 and travel north on Elk Street/Highway 191 approximately 14 miles to County Road 4-14 (Fourteen-Mile Road). Turn left onto 4-14 and travel 2.5 miles, then turn left onto County Road 4-53. Follow 4-53 south for 21.5 miles to Green River. 

From Green River: Exit I-80 to Flaming Gorge Way. Turn north onto Wild Horse Canyon Road.

Fees

No Fees

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